Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS SOMERSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QSL
Yeovil
BA228HR
UK
E-mail: somicb.contracts-admin@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Address of the buyer profile: www.nhssomerset.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 Low Vision Assessments and Support
Reference number: QSL-26/27-Low Vision
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Somerset Integrated Care Board are intending to award a contract to the existing provider following a Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably.
The contract will commence 1st July 2026 for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months which would take the expiry to 30th June 2028 if the option to extend for a further year is enacted.
This Notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
69 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Service provides high-quality low vision assessments, clinical support and access to low vision aids. The service supports people with sight loss, particularly new diagnosed to make maximum use of their remaining vision, improve patient experience and strengthen outcome measures.
The authority is assured that the current provider is delivering this service and outcomes to a satisfactory level and meeting the needs of the Somerset Population ensuring people can access assessments and aids closer to home, improving choice and convenience.
PSR Direct Award Process C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably.
The Commissioner made the decision of directly awarding the incumbent
Provider in accordance with the following five criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023:
• Quality and innovation
• Value
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
• Social value
The contract value is £69000.00
The contract will commence 1st July 2026 for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months which would take the expiry to 30th June 2028 if the option to extend for a further year is enacted.
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 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17th June 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as
This Notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality and Innovation
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
/ Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Value
/ Weighting: 20%
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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) 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17th June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/06/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Somerset Sight Limited
1154472
Taunton
TA1 1DG
UK
NUTS: UKK23
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:
: 69 000.00
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 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17th June 2026 This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The authority is assured that the current provider is delivering this service and outcomes to a satisfactory level and meeting the needs of the Somerset Population ensuring people can access assessments and aids closer to home, improving choice and convenience.
The decision was approved in line with NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board's Scheme of Reservation and Delegation at the Finance and Audit Committee and ratified at the Contracts Oversight Group. There were no conflicts of interest identified.
Representations can be emailed to: somicb.contracts-admin@nhs.net
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Somerset Integrated Care Board
Yeovil
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/06/2026