Planning

NHSWYICB - Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) (Leeds Place)

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) within the Leeds District. This initiative is classified under the health services category and aims to deliver rapid assessment and treatment for urgent eye conditions. The service targets residents of Leeds, providing remote or face-to-face consultations rather than walk-in appointments. The procurement process is under the legal framework specified by Directive 2014/24/EU. Interested parties are invited to express interest by 27th March 2026, although this expression does not equate to a formal tender submission.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for healthcare service providers specialising in ophthalmic care. Businesses with experience in community-based healthcare services, offering optometrists and advanced diagnostic capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete. There is an opportunity to alleviate hospital and GP service burdens by shifting the management of acute conditions to a community setting. This contract seeks to enhance convenience, accessibility, and patient equity across Leeds, offering new openings for innovative healthcare delivery models and partnerships within the local community.

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Notice Title

NHSWYICB - Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) (Leeds Place)

Notice Description

West Yorkshire ICB is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise to assess the level of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) to people who reside within the Leeds District.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Yorkshire ICB is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise to assess the level of interest from suitably qualified providers to deliver a Community Urgent Eye Service (CUES) to people who reside within the Leeds District.

The purpose of this service would be to provide rapid assessment and treatment for sudden-onset, urgent eye problems, such as red/painful eyes, flashes, floaters, or sudden vision changes.

This would be for all ages, requiring self-referral for remote or face-to-face appointments, not walk-ins.

Current Delivery Model
Service users call the single point of service access number, following initial screening eligible service users are triage. Service users are then provided with a telephone or video consultation with an optometrist or a face-to-face appointment at a local opticians.

The high-level objectives of the service are:
* Convenience and Access: Allowing service users to see an eye care specialist locally within agreed timeframe based on presenting symptoms.
* Reduced Hospital and GP service Burden: Shifting management of acute conditions (red eye, flashes/floaters) from GP services and secondary care (hospitals) to community primary care.
* Expert Diagnosis: Offering prompt triage and treatment by optometrists and independent prescribing optometrists using advanced diagnostics.
* Patient Equity: ensuring access to free, immediate care for sudden-onset urgent eye conditions. Additional information: If you would like to submit your interest for this service, please express your interest by registering on https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/login and complete the questions included in project C432796.

* Suppliers: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/login

* Supplier opportunities: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects

Once registered, potential providers will be able to complete their response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06708e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025867-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

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