Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has formally awarded a contract for the provision of Community Urgent Eyecare Services (CUES) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award notice follows a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at approximately £1,985,334 (excluding VAT), commenced on 1 January 2025 and will end on 30 September 2026.

This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting ophthalmologist services, and is focused on the South West London region. The award decision makers applied five key criteria with a significant weight on Quality and Innovation. This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in ophthalmology and urgent eyecare services to collaborate with NHS South West London ICB and contribute to significant service improvements.

The contract emphasizes quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, improving access, and reducing health inequalities. Businesses experienced in these areas and capable of delivering high-quality eyecare services stand to gain from this contract, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility within the public healthcare sector. The procurement process utilized a limited method, ideal for existing providers demonstrating robust service delivery, ensuring comprehensive public health benefits.