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The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of General Ophthalmology Services on the Fylde Coast. This contract, under the title "Community Ophthalmology Services- Fylde Coast," falls within the industry category of ophthalmologist services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being formally awarded on 29 January 2025.
The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2026. Notably, this contract operates on a cost-per-case basis and has a total budget not exceeding £436,870 per annum. The provision is governed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which supersedes the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmology services. Companies with expertise in healthcare provision, particularly those experienced in integrating and collaborating within public health frameworks, should find this contract highly suitable. The direct award process ensures an existing provider, Community Health and Eyecare Limited, meets the critical criteria such as quality, innovation, value, and sustainability.
Businesses adept in reducing health inequalities, facilitating patient choice, and providing social value are well-suited to compete within this segment. Given the strategic significance of such healthcare services, engaging in this tender could position businesses favourably within the regional healthcare market.
The provision of General Ophthalmology Services (Fylde Coast) Contract Start Date: 01 October 2024 Contract End Date: 31 March 2026 The value of this contract has been entered as 0.01 in this notice as the contract is a cost per case contract. The contract is not expected to exceed PS436,870 per annum. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 28/01/25 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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