Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc0-73ce-71b3-a981-9b68a9d2e7e6/primary-eyecare-services awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure # Primary Eyecare Services [NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-sussex-integrated-care-board) Estimated value Not stated Published 31 Jul 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## About this tender Adult cataract referral, and post-operative pathway. The service facilitates the direct referrals between optometrists and secondary care providers and then post-operative care of a cataract patient. The service is provided by accredited local ophthalmic practitioners who have the necessary equipment to facilitate detailed examinations of the eye, as well as the specialist knowledge and skill to counsel and provide advice to patients with cataract. - Ophthalmic practitioners will: - Hold a WOPEC accreditation for cataract. - Attend training events organised by local NHS trusts annually - Be registered with the General Optical Council - Follow NICE Guidelines for management and referral and GOC required procedures The service is available to all persons over 18 residing, or registered with a GP practice, in the Coastal West Sussex area. ### Intraocular Pressures (IOP) Repeat Readings Service The service assists the Hospital Eye Service in the deflection of unnecessary secondary care referrals for possible glaucoma related conditions. The Intraocular Pressures Repeat Readings pathway will reduce patient anxiety and increasing capacity issues within the overburdened hospital glaucoma clinics. The service is provided by accredited local ophthalmic practitioners who have a range of equipment to facilitate a detailed examination of the eye. The service is available to all persons residing, or registered with a GP practice, in the Coastal West Sussex area. ### Electronic Eyecare Referral Service (EERS) PES provides optometrists access to an EERS called OPERA. This is used to make referrals and communicate between primary eyecare and secondary care. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Direct Award Process C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This award is for a maximum period of 12 months, from 01/04/24 to 31/03/25 with the option to extend for a further 15 months until 30/06/26. The service value is £132,000.00 per annum. Read full description ## CPV classification Ophthalmologist services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-056a9a-2025-07-31T16:42:26+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-056a9a-2025-07-31T16:42:26+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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