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Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Buyer Address: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, UKH25, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
585471.0 GBP
Published
13 Mar 2026, 11:46
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ocular Outcomes Ltd
Official Source
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Description

Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, and treatment for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries, for residents of Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.<br/>The service aims to reduce pressure on GPs and hospital eye departments by delivering care locally through optical practices, using remote and face-to-face consultations as appropriate. <br/>Patients can self-present or be referred by other healthcare providers. The service is available to adults and children aged 2+ registered with a BLMK GP, as well as eligible residents not registered with a local GP.<br/>Initial telephone triage is followed by remote or in-person assessment, with rapid access to specialist advice and guidance. <br/><br/>BLMK ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C for the following: <br/><br/>Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)<br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 1 year from 1st April 2026. <br/><br/>The expected lifetime value of the contract is £585,471.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

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