QHM-2025-12691 Pre Op Cataracts

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for the "Pre Op Cataracts" service, classified under the industry category of Optician services (CPV code 85160000). The procurement, which follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, is at the tender stage with the intention to award, with a standstill period concluding on 15 October 2025. The contract, set to begin on 1 April 2025, will run until 31 March 2026, and is managed through a direct award process without prior competition, located within the UKC region.

The contract's unique aspect is that it is based on service activity, hence no guaranteed monetary value is stated. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in optician services, particularly those experienced with healthcare service contracts, to engage with the NHS network and expand their service reach. Businesses that can deliver high-quality pre-operative cataract services are well-suited to compete, especially given that the existing provider has satisfied previous contract requirements.

Large scale providers, like the mentioned Primary Eyecare Services Limited, could benefit from having previously established frameworks and the capability to meet stringent healthcare criteria, thereby ensuring alignment with the PSR regulations and contributing to the growth of their business within the public healthcare sector.