Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme
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The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) is overseeing the procurement process for the Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme. This procurement has been concluded using the Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023. The contract, valued at £146,658, was awarded on 1st October 2025 and will cover services from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, focusing on optician services.
The procurement method was limited, allowing for a direct award without prior publication, and the main industry category involved is healthcare services, specifically optician services. The services will be provided in the regions of UKG23 and UKG24, with management centred in Stafford, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on optical care.
Given the nature of the contract, it is well-suited for established providers in the optician sector who can deliver high-quality glaucoma care within the outlined regions. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency and the ability to maintain or improve current service standards stand to grow by participating in similar future tenders. Moreover, the use of a zero-based activity contract allows successful providers to benefit from a steady revenue stream, promoting financial stability and further growth potential in underserved communities.
NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB intends to follow the Direct Award C process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme with CPV Code 85160000 - Optician services
Intention to Award Notice for Direct Award C Process for the Provision of Glaucoma Referral Refinement Scheme Services for Staffordshire and Stoke - on - Trent Integrated Care Board. NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are acting on behalf of the Commissioner, NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB). The ICB intends to follow the Direct Award C process in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023 for the Provision of with CPV code 85160000 - Optician services The Direct Award C process involves awarding a contract to provider(s) without running a competitive process, because the relevant authority (SSOT ICB) confirms that the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and is likely to satisfy the new contract, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably from the existing contract. The new contract will run from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2027, and the estimated lifetime value of the new contract is PS146,658.00 (this is an activity-based contract
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