Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR12DH
nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
NHS Organisation Data Service
26a
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Norfolk and Norwich Surgical Limited (N2S) 2025 - 2029
Reference number
2526-170
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board have awarded these ongoing services to an incumbent provider following Direct Award Process B in line with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Provision of the following surgical services:
Cataract Surgery
Hand Surgery (Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture)
Hernias (inguinal, Umbilical, Femoral)
Skin Lesions
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Oculoplastics
The service runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029 with the option to extend by a further 2 years (to 31st March 2031) at a total value of £18,850,567.00
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £18,850,567
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board have awarded these ongoing services to an incumbent provider following Direct Award Process B in line with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Provision of the following surgical services:
Cataract Surgery
Hand Surgery (Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Dupuytren's Contracture)
Hernias (inguinal, Umbilical, Femoral)
Skin Lesions
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Oculoplastics
The service runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029 with the option to extend by a further 2 years (to 31st March 2031) at a total value of £18,850,567.00
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Patient Choice / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2029 and contains the option to extend by 2 years to 31st March 2031.
(The term is 3 years & 7 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB has awarded a 3 year and 7 month contract via Direct Award B to Norwich & Norfolk Surgical Ltd (N2S). The contract commenced on 1st September 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2029 with an optional extension for a further 2 years. The estimated contract value is £18,850,567 across all years including the optional extension.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via Direct Award Process B. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Norwich & Norfolk Surgical Ltd (N2S)
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
NHS Organisation Data Service
DFQ
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £18,850,567
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,850,567
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award B. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
This decision was approved by the Executive Director of Finance and Contracts.
No conflicts of interest were raised by individuals involved in the decision making process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom