Corneal/External Eye Disease Service

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB has concluded the procurement process for a Corneal/External Eye Disease Service, with the contract awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract focuses on providing specialised eye health services in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, with an expected completion by 31 March 2026. The procurement method utilised was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime without any call for prior competition, a selection which falls outside the traditional scope of the Procurement Act 2023.

The procurement process reached the award stage as of 1 September 2025, confirming Community Health and Eyecare Ltd as the chosen supplier for this service category within the health services sector (CPV code 85100000). The initiative is designed to deliver consultant-led eye care services, optimising vision and preventing visual disability through timely diagnosis and management. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in eye health care services, particularly those with experience in managing corneal and external eye diseases.

The contract requires providers with capabilities in consultant-led eye care, involving Consultant Ophthalmologists and specialised practitioners. The awarded service contract outlines an activity-based payment structure, encouraging service providers to maintain high standards of patient care and innovative service delivery within the established health care network. This opportunity is most suited for businesses that can leverage existing healthcare models and networks, offering cutting-edge services in the field of ophthalmology, thus strengthening their position in the public health service sector.