NHS SY ICB - Rotherham Place - Optometry Local Enhanced Services - Hawley Optical Outlet Ltd

This procurement process involves the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board commissioning locally enhanced optometry services for the Rotherham population. The contract, awarded to Hawley Optical Outlet Ltd, falls under the services category with a focus on optician services. The procurement method used is limited, as per the Provider Selection Regime, bypassing typical competitive procedures due to specific regulatory frameworks.

The contracting stage is complete, and the contract is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The services will be delivered in Rotherham, and this award notice recognises the interdependence between the General Ophthalmic Services contract and the locally enhanced services being delivered. This tender presents opportunities primarily for optometrists already holding a General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) contract, as the delivery of locally enhanced services is designed to complement existing GOS frameworks.

Such businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises with capabilities in optician services, might benefit from exploring how these governmental frameworks align with their current services to expand in such commissioned projects. Although the procurement was carried out without an open call for competition, understanding this framework can inform strategic positioning for future opportunities within the healthcare services in the United Kingdom.