Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
M2L0M
Wellington Civic Offices, Larkin Way, Tan Bank, Wellington
Telford
TF1 1LX
UK
Contact person: Hayley Smith
E-mail: h.smith27@nhs.net
NUTS: UKG21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services
Reference number: WHISP-393
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121281
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (ICB) in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023, through exercising the use of Direct Award B, Patient Choice Services, are looking to award a contract for the provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG21
UKG22
Main site or place of performance:
County of Shropshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (ICB) in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) 2023, through exercising the use of Direct Award B, Patient Choice Services, are looking to award contracts for the provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services.
Cataracts are opacifications in the natural lens that can make vision blurred or misty. Over time the opacifications become denser, and vision gets worse. The cloudier the lens becomes, the more the person's sight will be affected. Once cataracts start interfering with daily activities such as reading or driving, surgery is usually recommended. According to "UK Vision Strategy 2020" sight loss is now a major health issue, affecting about two million people in the UK.
Cataract surgery is a common procedure that involves removing the cloudy lens (cataract) and replacing it with a new, artificial lens (known as an intraocular lens) to restore clear vision.
YAG (capsulotomy) laser treatment is a method of treating cloudiness after cataract surgery.
The prevailing NHS Standard Contract will take precedent and shall be updated accordingly on an annual basis. Providers accept any agreed local tariff rates as set by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (ICB). This service is anticipated to be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2-year period. The service shall go live from 1st July 2025.
The provision of the Cataract and YAG Laser Service is an existing service and the ICB are awarding contracts to the following existing providers, in accordance with direct award process B:
• Community Health and Eyecare Ltd (CHEC)
1-6 Star Building Olivers Place
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9WT
ODS: AAV
Company Number: 07296068
• SpaMedica Limited
SpaMedica House
Churchgate
Bolton
BL1 1HU
ODS: NPG
Company number: 06644293
• New Medical Systems Limited (T/A 'Newmedica')
Principal office address:
CentralPoint
45 Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8AD
Registered office address:
Forum 6
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
Hampshire
PO15 7PA
Company number: 6211226
• Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No realistic alternative provider / patient choice
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider / patient choice
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: WHISP-393
Title: Provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Community Health and Eyecare Ltd (CHEC)
CHEC - ODS:AAV
Preston
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: WHISP-393
Title: Provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SpaMedica Limited
SpaMedica Limited - ODS NPG
Bolton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: WHISP-393
Title: Provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
New Medical Systems Limited (T/A 'Newmedica')
Company number: 6211226
Hampshire
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: WHISP-393
Title: Provision of Cataract and YAG Laser Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
Details of the award decision makers:
NHS STW ICB Commissioning Working Group on 19/03/2025.
Details of declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed:
There were no conflicts of interest noted.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Wellington Civic Offices, Larkin Way, Tan Bank, Wellington
Telford
TF1 1LX
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Written representation can be raised with NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board at stw.stw.cmt@nhs.net
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/08/2025