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Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), has completed a competitive procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, titled "Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England," encompasses optician services, designated under CPV 85160000, and is aimed at improving access and reducing health inequalities. The awards have been made to Affordable Healthcare Ltd t/a Perfect Focus - Affordable Eye Health for Bedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes (Lot 1), Cambridgeshire And Peterborough (Lot 2), and Hertfordshire And West Essex (Hertfordshire only) (Lot 3). The standstill period is active until midnight on 21 May 2026, with the service expected to commence on 22 May 2026. The contract runs for one year, with an optional year extension available, catering specifically to the special education settings within these regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in optician services and experience in collaborating with educational institutions and care frameworks. Given the focus on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value, businesses that prioritise innovation and sustainability will find this opportunity promising. The competitive process emphasises reducing health inequalities and enhancing choice, making it well-suited for companies that can provide value through service integration and socio-economic contributions. With significant annual contract values allocated to each lot, businesses have the potential for growth and long-term engagement through possible contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England

Notice Description

******THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION******<br/><br/>NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract to provide Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to each the following Providers: <br/><br/>Lot 1- Bedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes - Affordable Healthcare Ltd t/a Perfect Focus- Affordable Eye Health <br/>Lot 2- Cambridgeshire And Peterborough - Affordable Healthcare Ltd t/a Perfect Focus- Affordable Eye Health <br/>Lot 3 - Hertfordshire And West Essex (Hertfordshire only) - Affordable Healthcare Ltd t/a Perfect Focus- Affordable Eye Health

Lot Information

Lot 1 - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract for the provision of Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for a further year. The service commencement date is 22 May 2026.

Estimated annual value: : PS209,000 per annum

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

The Key Criteria were weighted as follows;
* Quality and Innovation 37%
* Value 0%
* Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 42%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating Choice 11%
* Social Value 10% Additional information: 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.

Representations by providers must be made in writing to the relevant authority by 2400hrs (Midnight) on 21st May 2026. Written representations need to be sent via the Atamis e-tendering portal, Project Reference: C407208 - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Options: 1 year optional extension.

Renewal: 1 year contract with option for 1 year extension

Lot 2 - NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract for the provision of Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for a further year. The service commencement date is 22 May 2026.

Estimated annual value: : PS204,000 per annum

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

The Key Criteria were weighted as follows;
* Quality and Innovation 37%
* Value 0%
* Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 42%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating Choice 11%
* Social Value 10% Additional information: 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.

Representations by providers must be made in writing to the relevant authority by 2400hrs (Midnight) on 21st May 2026. Written representations need to be sent via the Atamis e-tendering portal, Project Reference: C407208 - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Options: 1 year optional extension.

Renewal: 1 year contract with option for 1 year extension

Lot 3 - NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB (Hertfordshire only)

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) (referred to as the Commissioner) intends to award a contract for the provision of Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England, following a robust Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The contract length is 1 year with the option to extend for a further year. The service commencement date is 22 May 2026.

Estimated annual value: : PS222,528.36 per annum

This is an existing service and has been awarded to a new provider.

The Key Criteria were weighted as follows;
* Quality and Innovation 37%
* Value 0%
* Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 42%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating Choice 11%
* Social Value 10% Additional information: 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.

Representations by providers must be made in writing to the relevant authority by 2400hrs (Midnight) on 21st May 2026. Written representations need to be sent via the Atamis e-tendering portal, Project Reference: C407208 - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Options: 1 year optional extension.

Renewal: 1 year contract with option for 1 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f79b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,271,056 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,271,056 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,271,056 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Samreen Uppal Limited

Further Information

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