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Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)

NHS England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS England

Buyer Address: 7&8 Wellington Place, Leeds, UKE, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Neelam Saroe

Contact Email: neelamsaroe@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
28758774.5 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 12:26
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
InHealth Intelligence
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This is an intention to award notice under the competitive process.<br/><br/>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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This is an intention to award notice under the competitive process.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The Estimated Total Value is £28,758,774.50. 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).

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 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).

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Innovation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value

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