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Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Laser Procedures at Centre for Sight, East Grinstead

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · planning

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 14:16.

Opportunity overview

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. Outsourcing of Ophthalmology Laser Procedures at Centre for Sight, East Grinstead

Classification

  • CPV85121281 — Ophthalmologist services
  • CPV85111000 — Hospital services

Lots

  • 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. Additional information: 2- year contractValue not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C475249
Status
planned
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85121281
Description
Ophthalmologist services

Communication

Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2026, 00:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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. Additional information: 2- year contract
Status
planned

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85111000
Description
Hospital services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ2

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-FTS-17423

Identifier

Legal Name
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Street Address
Holtye Road
Locality
East Grinstead
Region
UKJ2
Postal Code
RH19 3DZ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Charles Kirabo (QVH)

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · East Grinstead · UKJ2 · RH19 3DZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ2

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 093785-2026planning ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Early-stage PSR intention-to-award notice for a planned 24-month outsourcing arrangement for ophthalmology laser procedures at Centre for Sight in East Grinstead. The Trust intends to award to its existing provider, Centre for Sight Limited, using Direct Award Process C; this is not an open bidding opportunity.

Who this may suit

Not suitable for new bidders: the notice identifies an existing provider proposed for direct award. Other providers may make representations during the stated standstill period.

Key points identified

  • Service requiredOutsourced ophthalmology laser procedures, including corneal laser procedures.Evidence: Lot description: "Ophthalmology Laser Procedures Outsourcing"; "QVH surgeons use Centre for Sight’s local facility in East Grinstead for carrying out a number of corneal laser procedures each year."
  • Quality and innovation criterionAccess to laser facilities for QVH surgeons is required.Evidence: "QVH does not have access to laser facilities and therefore QVH surgeons use Centre for Sight’s local facility in East Grinstead".
  • Service continuityThe contract aims to secure continuity of service.Evidence: "The procurement of this contract aims to secure the continuity of service."
96% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
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Notice reference
093785-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0780b5
First published
5 Oct 2026
Last checked
5 Oct 2026, 14:16
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
5 Oct 2026
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