Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Northamptonshire ICB
Haylock House, Kettering Parkway
Kettering
NN15 6EY
UK
E-mail: agem.procurementnorthants@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking feedback on the provision of a Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire. <br/><br/>The service will combine;<br/><br/>• Adult Community Post Cataract Follow Up Services<br/>• Glaucoma Monitoring Services<br/>• Hydroxychloroquine Monitoring Service
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking feedback on the provision of Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire. In order to assist the Authority with testing its assumptions and proposed service requirements, interested organisations are requested to provide feedback on the information included within the documents. The draft service specification and supporting documents containing details of the requirement can be found in the attachments area of the project on Atamis. A draft timeframe for a potential competitive process is included within the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ). Please note the information provided is indicative and subject to change.<br/><br/>Please note, this Prior Information Notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any future Procurement / Provider Selection Process conducted will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 will not apply.<br/><br/>Please complete and return the completed MEQ template via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 12 noon on 26th November 2025 by following the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: <br/>https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>Project Reference: C401446<br/><br/>Project Name: Community Eye Care Services in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/12/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/11/2025