NHS SY ICB - Doncaster Place - Community Ophthalmology Service

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has initiated a contract modification process for the Community Ophthalmology Service at Doncaster Place. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, thus exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service, classified under the ophthalmologist services category, is located in Barnsley, within the UKE3 region.

This procurement stage is at the award and contract modification phase, with key decision-makers including the Transformation Manager and Head of Transformation. No conflicts of interest were noted. The contract modification was formalised on 11th March 2025, and it includes an extension of current services for an additional six months, from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025, with an additional contract value of £190,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ophthalmology services, especially those already experienced in providing community eye care solutions. The extension of the current services indicates the need for sustaining and potentially expanding ophthalmology care within the South Yorkshire region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector, particularly those with digital health platforms for primary care referrals, are suited to compete and collaborate under this contract.

Primary Eyecare Services Limited, an SME, currently holds the contract, highlighting the potential for other similar-sized businesses to navigate and succeed in this sector.