QHM-2025-9041 Cleenish Limited Optometry Services

In a significant step, the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed the award process for an optometry services contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), effective from 1 April 2025 through 31 March 2026. The contract, valued at £6,300, was awarded to Cleenish Limited without a prior call for competition, utilising the Direct Award Process C. The procurement falls under the category of optician services (CPV code 85160000) and spans multiple regions in the UK, including areas named UKC through UKK.

The process was governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the application of The Procurement Act 2023. This tender presents business growth opportunities predominantly for large-scale optometry service providers, as it necessitates compliance with critical criteria set out in the PSR. Given the limited procurement method, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record of satisfying existing contracts are well-positioned to compete.

Securing such contracts could pave the way for expanding service portfolios within the healthcare sector, particularly across the extensive geographical regions serviced by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.