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The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for the provision of sight testing services in special education settings across the East of England. This procurement process, under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, has been initiated as a one-stage competitive procedure. The project includes multiple lots covering Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and Hertfordshire only.
36, excluding VAT. Businesses interested in submitting a tender must respond by 12:00pm on 16 January 2026, with the service expected to commence on 1 April 2026. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the optician services sector to expand their market presence by delivering specialised services in educational environments.
Businesses that excel in quality and innovation in healthcare services, and those capable of integrating, collaborating, and sustaining service delivery, will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement method encompasses an open procedure, inviting competitive bids with stringent selection criteria focused on quality, cost-effectiveness, integration, and social value. Companies that can effectively address health inequalities, improve access, and offer service choices will likely be suited to compete.
The potential for extending the contract by an additional year also presents long-term business growth prospects for successful bidders.
Lot 1 - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB<br/><br/>Lot 1 covers the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICBs geographical area. Please access to Documentation suite on the atamis e-tendering portal for further information. <br/><br/>Estimated annual value: circa PS209,000 per annum (excluding VAT)<br/><br/>For details on the Special Education Settings and schools capacity, please access the Documentation suite on the atamis e-tendering portal for further information. <br/><br/>Contract Length: 1 year (+ 1 optional year extension)<br/><br/>The contract is expected to start on 01 April 2026.
Lot 2 - NHS Cambridgeshire And Peterborough ICB <br/><br/>Lot 2 covers the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICBs geographical area. Please access to Documentation suite on the atamis e-tendering portal for further information.<br/><br/>Estimated annual value: circa PS204,000 per annum (excluding VAT)<br/><br/>For details on the Special Education Settings and schools capacity, please access the Documentation suite on the atamis e-tendering portal for further information.<br/><br/>Contract Length: 1 year (+ 1 optional year extension)<br/><br/>The contract is expected to start on 01 April 2026.
Lot 3 - NHS Hertfordshire And West Essex ICB (Hertfordshire only)<br/><br/>Lot 3 covers the Hertfordshire geographical area. Please access to Documentation suite on the atamis e-tendering portal for further information.<br/><br/>Estimated annual value: circa PS222,528.36 per annum (excluding VAT)<br/><br/>For details on the Special Education Settings and schools capacity, please access the Documentation suite on the atamis e-tendering portal for further information.<br/><br/>Contract Length: 1 year (+ 1 optional year extension)<br/><br/>The contract is expected to start on 01 April 2026.
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