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title: "Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England"
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# Sight Testing in Special Education Settings in the East of England

Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f79b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

******THIS IS AN INTENTION TO AWARD NOTIFICATION******

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: 

Lot 1- Bedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes - Affordable Healthcare Ltd t/a Perfect Focus- Affordable Eye Health 
Lot 2- Cambridgeshire And Peterborough - Affordable Healthcare Ltd t/a Perfect Focus- Affordable Eye Health 
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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042693-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,271,056 |
| Lots value | £1,271,056 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,271,056 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH21 Luton, TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAMREEN UPPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042693-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083743-2025
- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083733-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?SearchType=ProjectsYou
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.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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