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The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Oct 2024 at 15:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection. This procurement, executed by Air Commercial, provides Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services for potential aircrew and controllers of the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF. The contract, valued at £456,000, was awarded through an open procedure in adherence to the PCR 2015 regulations. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract active from 4 October 2024 to 3 October 2029. The services will be delivered in the East of England, and the industry category falls under ‘Optician services’ (CPV: 85160000). Key dates include the tender end date on 31 May 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in optometry services, particularly those capable of delivering high-standard aviation-specific optometric care. Jacob and Joe Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the procurement's suitability for smaller firms. Businesses experienced in the healthcare sector, with an emphasis on optometric evaluations and a capacity to meet rigorous military standards, would find such tenders well-aligned with their growth strategies. This award underscores the potential for SMEs to compete and grow through high-value public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that Air Commercial has awarded a contract (710529450) to the successful tenderer following a competitive tendering exercise run in accordance with the PCR 2015 for the provision of Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services to the Royal Navy, Army and RAF for potential aircrew and controllers. This notice also allows the Authority to meet its obligation to publish the contract documents in accordance with HM Governments Transparency agenda.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-741e68b2-dde8-4752-9b63-d7bd3822441a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed51fe9-6a33-4627-b8fc-5029b68243b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.tebbitt885@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOB AND JOE

Further Information

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