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title: "Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abbc"
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# Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abbc

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

### 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020861-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000,000 |
| Lots value | £31,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,758,774 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INHEALTH INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020861-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076647-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 13:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063775-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/

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