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PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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11 Dec 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process titled "PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services," classified under the Optician services industry category (CPV: 85160000). The contract, valued at £12,340,000, was awarded on 9th December 2024 to Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, for a period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to compete in this straightforward tendering process. The awarded contract mandates the successful supplier to provide both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests across Great Britain, managed centrally through a supplier hub located in Swansea, Wales.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for businesses involved in optician services, especially those with capabilities in visual field and visual acuity testing. Given the national coverage requirement and the centralised management hub, businesses with a strong operational infrastructure and nationwide reach would be well-suited to benefit from contracts like this. Additionally, the open procedure presents a fair competitive environment particularly beneficial for SMEs, enhancing their chances to secure high-value government contracts.

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Notice Title

PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services

Notice Description

A contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7916f889-cadb-4e4e-b360-b98b74d7ffc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1428b3a-227d-4a93-8d6c-eab856d06229
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,340,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,340,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mandy.hodgson@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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