NHS South Yorkshire ICB Optometry LCS Contract 2025-26 - T English Opticians Ltd

In this procurement process, the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to T English Opticians Ltd for optician services in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The process has completed the award stage with the decision made by the Director of Partnerships/Deputy Place Director (Rotherham Place). The contract, classified under the optician services category, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

Following a limited procurement method without prior publication, this award notice assures compliance with local health service regulations and represents an enhancement of existing General Ophthalmic Services (GOS). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optometry and related health services, particularly those capable of aligning their operations with local community health initiatives. Given its nature as a Provider Selection Regime, businesses that hold a General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contract and are adept at offering locally enhanced services (LCS) alongside these may benefit significantly.

The procurement relies heavily on the quality of patient choice, making it well-suited for providers with robust patient-centric approaches to expand their reach and integrate more closely with regional healthcare frameworks. SMEs like T English Opticians Ltd stand to gain in market presence and operational scalability through such partnerships.