QHM-2025-9171 Insite Eyecare Ltd

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has undertaken a procurement process to award a contract to Insite Eyecare Ltd for the provision of optometry services. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as stipulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The award process used was a direct award, specifically the Direct Award Process C, showing an already established relationship with the supplier.

The contract start date is set for 1 April 2025 and will conclude on 31 March 2026, with a value of £1,200. The procurement classifies under industry category 85160000 for optician services and is geographically centred in Sunderland, UKC region. This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses in the health service sector, particularly those offering optometry and ancillary health services.

As the contract was awarded through a limited process, businesses with a strong history of past performance and those able to demonstrate compliance with PSR regulations are well-suited to engage in such procurements. Additionally, larger organisations that have established relationships within the NHS framework may find this type of direct award approach advantageous, enabling them to leverage existing contracts into further business opportunities.