Special Schools Eye Care Service - West Yorkshire
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
1 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Relevant Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver a Special Schools Eye Care Service in the West Yorkshire. The closing date for submission of RFI response is by Noon on 15 September 2026.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a market landscaping exercise in relation to Special Schools Eye Care Service. This market landscaping exercise is a request for information and is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise.
Proposed Contract Start Date: 01 July 2027 It is important to note that this Market landscaping exercise is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future competition opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender. Additional information: NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this exercise and communicate with potential providers.
Contact & helpdesk
Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you find that you need any advice or technical support on the Atamis portal please contact the helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 0988201 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The closing date for submission of RFI responses is by Noon on 15 September 2026.
- Phone
- 0800 0988201
AI Analysis
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from NHS West Yorkshire ICB, run by North of England Commissioning Support, to find out which suppliers could provide eye‑care services for special schools in West Yorkshire. It is not a formal tender – it’s a market‑sizing exercise to gauge interest and capability before any future competition is launched.
Requirements
- Demonstrate capacity to deliver a Special Schools Eye Care Service in West Yorkshire
- Provide evidence of previous experience delivering eye‑care services to special schools or similar settings
- Submit the response electronically via the Atamis portal by 12:00 pm on 15 September 2026
- Confirm willingness to take part in any future competition for the contract
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Describe organisational capability and resources to run the eye‑care service for special schools
- Outline a proposed service model, staffing plan and delivery approach for the contract period starting 1 July 2027
- Provide case studies or references of similar eye‑care projects you have delivered
- State your interest in being invited to bid when the formal tender is published
How to Read This Tender
- 1RFI ≠ contract – you are only providing information, not a price offer; the real tender will come later
- 2All communication must be done through the Atamis electronic portal – no paper copies are accepted
- 3Pay close attention to the deadline (noon 15 Sept 2026) and the submission format required on the portal
- 4Look for any attached templates or guidance on the Atamis site – they often specify the sections they expect in your response
- 5Treat this as a chance to showcase your experience and capacity; the more detail you give, the better your chance of being shortlisted for the next stage
Tips for Small Businesses
- Highlight any niche expertise you have with special‑needs pupils – SMEs can stand out by offering specialised, personalised service
- Consider partnering with a local optometry practice or community health provider to boost capacity and demonstrate a collaborative approach
- Use the RFI to ask questions about the future procurement timeline and evaluation criteria – this can help you tailor a stronger bid when the formal tender is released
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Bevan Community Benefit Society
2 contracts wonlatest 22 Jun 2026 - 2
Touchstone - Leeds
1 contract wonlatest 4 Sept 2026 - 3
LCH
1 contract wonlatest 30 Jul 2026 - 4
Nova Wakefield District Limited
1 contract wonlatest 13 Jul 2026 - 5
Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service
1 contract wonlatest 7 Jul 2026
Bevan Community Benefit Society is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
1 September 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
Source
find a tender
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