Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
UK
Contact person: Charles Kirabo (QVH)
E-mail: charles.kirabo@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.qvh.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://atamis-1928.my.site.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
Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Laser Procedures at Centre for Sight, East Grinstead
Reference number: C475249
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121281
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Laser Procedures at Centre for Sight, East Grinstead
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
45 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C<br/><br/>1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.<br/><br/>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 decision makers by 15th October 2026. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR<br/><br/><br/>2.The contract title and reference.<br/><br/>Title: Ophthalmology Laser Procedures Outsourcing<br/><br/>3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.<br/>CENTRE FOR SIGHT LIMITED<br/>Hazelden Place, Turners Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4RH<br/><br/>4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code<br/><br/>Description – Health services<br/>CPV Code – 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services<br/><br/>5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.<br/><br/>£ 45,000 (24 months)<br/><br/><br/>6.Details of the award decision-makers.<br/><br/>Key Individual – Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br/><br/>Associate Director of Operations for Surgery<br/>Associate Director Business Development<br/><br/>7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.<br/><br/>Key Criteria:<br/>1. Quality and Innovation – QVH does not have access to laser facilities and therefore QVH surgeons use Centre for Sight’s local facility in East Grinstead for carrying out a number of corneal laser procedures each year. Consideration has previously been given as to whether the Trust should invest in a laser but the cost has been prohibitive due to low volumes.<br/>2. Value – They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation.<br/>3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The procurement of this contract aims to secure the continuity of service.<br/>4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – This avenue offers Queen Victoria Hospital an existing established option patients.<br/>5. Social Value – The Provider shared clinical expertise and best practice to support service improvement. The Provider also delivers care closer to patients' homes where possible, reducing travel burdens and improving patient experience<br/><br/>8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.<br/><br/><br/>None declared<br/><br/>9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.<br/><br/>None
II.2.14) Additional information
2- year contract
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/10/2026
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
05/10/2026