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NHSE968 - Greater Manchester - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

NHS ENGLAND/NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE PARTNERSHIP

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "NHSE968 - Greater Manchester - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme" is conducted by NHS England/NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership. The programme falls under the health services industry category with services delivered in Greater Manchester, identified by location code UKD. This process is currently at the Award stage, with an intention to award notice published on 12 February 2026, initiating a standstill period until midnight on 25 February 2026. The contract, valuing approximately £17,933,453, spans two years from 1 April 2026, with a one-year extension option subject to satisfactory performance. The provider selection regime bypasses traditional procurement regulations, utilising a direct award method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialised in health services and existing providers in Greater Manchester looking to expand service delivery within the NHS framework. With the procurement process favouring existing providers who have previously satisfied contractual obligations, companies like InHealth Intelligence are well-positioned to benefit. Businesses that have demonstrated competence in health service provision, particularly in diabetic care, or those capable of collaborating on service innovation with NHS bodies, may find this contract conducive to growth. As the process bypasses standard public procurement regulations, strategic alignment with NHS contractual expectations might advantage established providers and those able to meet rigorous quality standards.

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Notice Title

NHSE968 - Greater Manchester - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Notice Description

It is the intention of NHS England/NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership the (Relevant Authority) to award the Greater Manchester Diabetic Eye Screening Programme from 01 April 2026 for a period of 2-years with the option of a further 1-year extension period at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance under the Direct Award Process C of the PSR 2023, subject to the Relevant Authority being of the opinion that, the existing provider, is satisfying the existing contract and will likely be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard taking into account relevant key criteria and basic selection criteria.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSE968 - Greater Manchester - Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. The Relevant Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider via Direct Award C process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The final contract value is 17933453 GBP Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026 Contract End Date: 31 March 2029

Procurement 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 Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 midnight on 25 February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064eb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012758-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,933,453 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND/NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INHEALTH INTELLIGENCE

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