Tender

Clinical advice on refraction for the purposes of the sight test

GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council is seeking clinical advice on refraction for the purposes of sight tests. This research project aims to understand how optical services are provided across the UK and the potential impacts of different practices. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase, with a submission deadline of October 24, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 1, 2022, and end on March 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the procurement category is for research and development services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research and development services and related consultancy to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The location of the procurement is in London, England (postal code EC4M 7NG). Businesses with expertise in providing clinical advice related to optometry and vision health would be well-suited to engage with this tender and contribute to shaping potential reforms in the optical services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical advice on refraction for the purposes of the sight test

Notice Description

We are seeking expert clinical advice to understand: how the sight test is delivered by commercial providers of optical services across the four nations of the UK; the possible impacts where the refraction, binocular vision and eye health checks are not carried out by the same person, both with and without the oversight/supervision of an optometrist or registered medical practitioner; the possible impacts where the refraction, binocular vision and eye health checks are not carried out at the same time or in the same place, both with and without the oversight/supervision of an optometrist or registered medical practitioner; and more about the role of orthoptists in refraction and sight testing. The research will help inform our work on possible reform of the Opticians Act 1989 ('the Act') and associated GOC policies. This will involve designing and conducting the research, analysing the findings, and producing a report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3eb160-7495-4da4-91c7-5813662e1704
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policy@optical.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7NG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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