Elective Care Services - Ophthalmology Services - Humber and North Yorkshire

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Elective Care Services, specifically Ophthalmology Services, within the Humber and North Yorkshire region. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at approximately £2,395,479, commences on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2026.

It follows a direct award process without prior publication due to patient choice considerations, and Optegra UK Limited has been identified as the supplier. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically for ophthalmologist services, and is located in the UKE21 region. The procurement stage is award with contract status marked as active.

This procurement offers a niche opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing ophthalmology or related elective care services. The direct awarding to an existing provider highlights the suitability for businesses already operating in the healthcare sector with established expertise in patient-focused service delivery. Companies adept at navigating the Provider Selection Regime and those with a robust presence in the UK healthcare market, especially large-scale suppliers familiar with NHS operations, are ideally positioned to leverage this and similar opportunities for growth.