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Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 12:26

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 17:03

Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England – Midlands (West), acting as the Commissioner, has been overseeing a procurement process for a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) across Shropshire and Staffordshire. The contracting process is part of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Currently in the award stage, NHS England intends to award the contract to InHealth Intelligence, subject to a standstill period ending at midnight on 20th March 2026, with services commencing on 1st January 2027. The procurement follows an open procedure with key evaluation criteria including quality, value, integration, and social value. This service falls under the health services industry category and aims to mitigate sight-threatening conditions in individuals with diabetes, through timely screenings conducted at local venues associated with GP practices and HM Prison detained settings in the region.

The Diabetic Eye Screening Programme offers substantial growth opportunities for health service providers capable of delivering high-quality screening services. Businesses with expertise in health services, particularly those understanding the needs of diabetic patients, will find the contract appealing as it covers a wide geographical area with a diverse population, thus promising a substantial service demand of around 123,243 eligible individuals. The contract is valued at £31,000,000 and provides up to nine years of service execution, including the optional extension period. Providers who excel in integration, collaboration, and delivering sustainable services while effectively reducing health inequalities will be well-suited to meet the programme's objectives and foster continuous improvement in the delivery of these essential health services.

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Notice Title

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)

Notice Description

This is an intention to award notice under the competitive process.<br/><br/>NHS England - Midlands (West) (referred to as the Commissioner) intend to award a contract to InHealth Intelligence for the provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) across Shropshire and Staffordshire following a Competitive Process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under the competitive process.

NHS England - Midlands (West) (referred to as the Commissioner) intend to award a contract to InHealth Intelligence for the provision of Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) across Shropshire and Staffordshire following a Competitive Process.

The Estimated Total Value is PS28,758,774.50. This is an existing service and a new service provider. The services are to be delivered from (1 January 2027 - 31 December 2033), with an option to extend for up to two additional years (31 December 2035).

Options: The services are to be delivered from (1 January 2027 - 31 December 2033), with an option to extend for up to two additional years (31 December 2035).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020861-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£31,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,758,774 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INHEALTH INTELLIGENCE

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