Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
T6Y0W
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR12DH
UK
Contact person: Sarah Skilton
E-mail: nsicb.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKH15
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.norfolkandsuffolk.icb.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
Dental Checks and Sight Testing in Residential Special Educational Settings - NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of dental Checks and Sight Testing in Residential Special Educational Settings in Norfolk and Suffolk.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 048 100.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Dental Checks - Norfolk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
UKH16
UKH17
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Dental Checks in residential special educational settings (SES) - Norfolk.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and Young People (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) experience significantly poorer oral health outcomes compared to the general population and often face barriers to accessing routine dental care. Many CYP living in residential Special Educational Settings (SES) are educated away from their home area, making continuity of dental care and preventative support more difficult to achieve. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (ICB) is commissioning an Oral Health Checks service as part of the wider Sensory Health Checks in SES programme, alongside sight testing and other preventative health offers. The service is focused on early identification of oral health needs, prevention, person centred care, and clear referral pathways into ongoing dental services, delivered in line with national clinical standards and local commissioning priorities.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Dental Checks - Suffolk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
Main site or place of performance:
Suffolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Dental Checks in residential special educational settings (SES) - Suffolk.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and Young People (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) experience significantly poorer oral health outcomes compared to the general population and often face barriers to accessing routine dental care. Many CYP living in residential Special Educational Settings (SES) are educated away from their home area, making continuity of dental care and preventative support more difficult to achieve. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (ICB) is commissioning an Oral Health Checks service as part of the wider Sensory Health Checks in SES programme, alongside sight testing and other preventative health offers. The service is focused on early identification of oral health needs, prevention, person centred care, and clear referral pathways into ongoing dental services, delivered in line with national clinical standards and local commissioning priorities.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2a
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - Breckland
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH17
Main site or place of performance:
Breckland, Norfolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - Breckland, Norfolk.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2b
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - Norwich
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
Main site or place of performance:
Norwich
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - Norwich.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2c
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - Kings Lynn
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH16
Main site or place of performance:
Kings Lynn
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - Kings Lynn.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2d
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - North Norfolk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH16
Main site or place of performance:
North Norfolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - North Norfolk.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2e
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - Great Yarmouth
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH15
Main site or place of performance:
Great Yarmouth
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - Great Yarmouth.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2f
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - South Norfolk and Waveney
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
UKH17
Main site or place of performance:
South Norfolk and Waveney
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - South Norfolk and Waveney.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2g
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - Ipswich and East Suffolk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
Main site or place of performance:
Ipswich and East Suffolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - Ipswich and East Suffolk.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Lot No: 2h
II.2.1) Title
Sight Testing - West Suffolk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
Main site or place of performance:
West Suffolk
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of sight testing in residential special educational settings (SES) - West Suffolk.
This notice is to inform providers of the release of documentation to initiate a competitive process to secure a Provider to deliver Dental Checks and Sight Testing in residential special educational settings (SES) across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are significantly more likely to experience sight and eye health problems, yet access to routine eye care is inconsistent and often limited. National evidence indicates that over 40% of SEND pupils have no recorded history of eye care provision, and they are up to 28 times more likely to have an undiagnosed sight issue. Uncorrected vision can have a substantial impact on learning, behaviour, communication and overall wellbeing, particularly for autistic children and those with learning disabilities who may find it difficult to recognise or communicate vision problems. Reliance on hospital based services can result in delays, inappropriate environments and poor accessibility, compounding existing health inequalities. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB is implementing this national model to provide annual, NHS funded sight testing and spectacle dispensing within SES across the system. Delivering care in familiar, accessible education settings supports earlier identification of need, improves engagement for children and families, and contributes to reducing long standing inequalities in eye health outcomes.
The contract will commence on 1st December 2026 and expire 30th November 2031.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ 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
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-053880
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1a
Contract No: Dental Norfolk
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
21422765
St Ives
PE27 4LG
UK
NUTS: UKH12
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:
: 343 535.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1b
Contract No: Dental Checks - Suffolk
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
21422765
St Ives
PE27 4LG
UK
NUTS: UKH12
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:
: 304 165.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2c
Contract No: Sight Testing - Breckland
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soul Optometrists Limited
SC370719
Dundee
DD5 1HH
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 361 250.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2b
Contract No: Sight Testing - Norwich
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soul Optometrists Limited
SC370719
Dundee
DD5 1HH
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2c
Contract No: Sight Testing - Kings Lynn
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soul Optometrists Limited
SC370719
Dundee
DD5 1HH
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 167 025.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2d
Contract No: Sight Testing - North Norfolk
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soul Optometrists Limited
SC370719
Dundee
DD5 1HH
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 228 650.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2e
Contract No: Sight Testing - Great Yarmouth
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soul Optometrists Limited
SC370719
Dundee
DD5 1HH
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 183 600.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2f
Contract No: Sight Testing - South Norfolk and Waveney
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/10/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soul Optometrists Limited
SC370719
Dundee
DD5 1HH
UK
NUTS: UKM71
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 361 250.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2g
Contract No: Sight Testing - Ipswich and East Suffolk
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2h
Contract No: Sight Testing - West Suffolk
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
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 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 23:59 on the 15th October 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to nsicb.procurement@nhs.net
Award decision-makers - NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board - Executive Management Committee 21st September 2026
No conflicts of interest were identified among individuals involved in making the decision in relation to this service.
The Key Criteria used and weighted by the authority were as follows:
Quality and Innovation - 47%
Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability - 10%
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice - 13%
Value - 20%
Social Value - 10%
The rationale for this was based on the detailed list of all requirements according to the specification and requirements of the services.
The Authority may wish to introduce additional services during the lifetime of the contract ("Contract modifications"). Such contract modifications will be contemplated where additional requirements are similar and or complementary to the services already included in the Specification, at any given time. Such expansion would be by the addition of services commissioned by the Authority as named in the Contract Notice. To this end, the Bidder should be aware that after the award of contract, there is a possibility that the successful Bidder may be offered a variation to the contract in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB
Norwich
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2026