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Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has recently awarded a contract for the Gloucestershire Community Eye Health Service, classified under health services, with a focus on service provision. The contract, valued approximately at £2,968,737 for an initial three-year period, was awarded using the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This direct award, using process C, was finalised on 25 September 2025.
The intended start date for the contract is 1 June 2025. The service will be delivered in the Gloucestershire area, identified by the UKK13 region. Details about the organisation include its address at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, with contact available through Paul Wilkinson at NHS Gloucestershire ICB.
This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses offering high-quality health services, particularly those with expertise or interest in delivering community-based eye care. The tender process did not require prior publication for competition, highlighting that businesses with established relationships or resources to align with NHS standards may thrive. Given the project's value and extension possibilities, it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health services sector, offering potential for growth through sustained service provision and engagement with NHS frameworks.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded under 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 decision makers by Monday 23 June 2025 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers: Gloucestershire ICB Operational Executive NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent, Primary Eyecare Services (PES), was considered against the 5 key criteria. These criteria are not weighted differently as they are equally important for this service. They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements and have been delivering accessible, high-quality eye care services in community settings on behalf of NHS Gloucestershire ICB and previously the CCG since 2016. No conflicts of interest registered. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance. Approximate contract value: PS2,662,743 (for the initial 3-year contract period). Proposed contract length 3-years (with option to extend for a further 2-year period) from 1 July 2025.
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