Community Eyecare Services Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester

The procurement process conducted by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board focuses on the provision of Community Eyecare Services for Cheshire East, Cheshire West, and Chester. This contract falls under the health services industry category and follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), operating outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase, with the contract having been signed on 19th November 2024, and it commenced on 1st April 2025, with an expiry date of 31st March 2026.

The process employed a 'limited' procurement method, executing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition as the service lies beyond the scope of the relevant directive. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality eyecare solutions in the specified regions. The business awarded the contract is Primary Eyecare Services Limited, highlighting opportunities for large-scale, experienced providers in the health services sector.

While the contract value is £154,228, it is based on activity undertaken, offering flexibility and potential for increased revenue via cost-per-case tariffs. Businesses with a focus on patient-centric services and transparent pricing strategies are well-suited to benefit from and compete in similar future tenders.