Tender

Vision Testing Services

DVLA

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Tender

18 Jun 2018 at 06:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently managing the procurement process for Vision Testing Services, which falls under the health services industry category. This open tender aims to establish a contract based on a Managed Service Contract model, with an estimated value of £8,000,000. The procurement is at the active stage, having been published on 18th June 2018 and expected to allow for competitive bids due to a recent contract extension of up to nine months. The delivery will cover British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health service provision, particularly those with expertise in visual testing and related services. Companies that are well-suited to participate in this tender may include those offering innovative vision testing technologies, as well as established healthcare providers capable of managing large-scale service contracts. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth and enhance service offerings within the public sector health landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vision Testing Services

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: Provision of Vision Testing Services The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has established a Managed Service Contract with a prime contractor to deliver visual field and actuity testing services. The agreement forms a direct contract between DVLA and the prime contractor, for which the prime contractor will be responsible for managing the provision of visual field and actuity tests when requested by DVLA. Description of the modifications The procurement timetable originally secured sufficient time to cater for exit and transition as part of delivery, however the original plan has been impacted considerably by: *Cabinet office and DfT Procurement Assurance Board dictating a change in contract model which entailed significant re-drafting *Further clarification as part of specification assurance for the future procurement. Therefore extension of the term of contract up to 9 months to allow for competition. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: The procurement timetable originally secured sufficient time to cater for exit and transition as part of delivery, however the original plan has been impacted considerably by: *Cabinet office and DfT Procurement Assurance Board dictating a change in contract model which entailed significant re-drafting *Further clarification as part of specification assurance for the future procurement.. Therefore extension of the term of contract up to 9 months to allow for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b512d3-9335-4e54-8557-848f76cf5470
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2014 - 31 Dec 2018 4-5 years
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
DVLA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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