Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (West Midlands)

Descriptions

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England – Midlands (West) (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP). The DESP service is expected to cover the following ICB areas in the West Midlands region: -

1. NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Integrated Care Board (STW ICB) and
2. NHS Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (SSOT ICB).

The NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) is designed to reduce the risk of sight loss in people with diabetes by identifying and referring cases of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy early. This procurement aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality screening services across a diverse and geographically widespread population, supporting timely detection and intervention.

The Service is intended to be provided from 1st January 2027 for a period of 7 years, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 2 years (total contract duration, including extensions is 9 years), till 31st December 2036 and will be delivered under a NHS Standard Contract.

Please note the deadline for responses to the Competitive Process is 10:00am on Monday 12th January 2026. If your organisation is interested in this opportunity and would like details on how you can view the tender documentation, please refer to section V1.3 – Additional Information below.