Tender

Provision Of Vision Testing Services

DVLA

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Tender

03 Aug 2017 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Vision Testing Services" to ensure that drivers meet medical fitness standards. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically optician services (CPV code: 85160000), and is taking place in the United Kingdom, excluding Northern Ireland. The tender is currently active, and submissions must be received by 30th November 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 30th June 2018 and run until 29th June 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for optometry and health service providers, particularly those interested in collaborating with the DVLA. Businesses classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with options for forming consortiums or subcontracting to enhance service delivery. Prospective bidders should prepare to conduct both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests, making this an ideal opportunity for qualified opticians looking to expand their services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of Vision Testing Services

Notice Description

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained opticians to assist DVLA 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 within the United Kingdom excluding Northern Ireland. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and or sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. Service providers should indicate if they fall within a small (less than 50 employees) or medium (50 to 249 employees) enterprise category. DVLA encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement. It should be noted that responding to this notice does not place any service provider in an advantageous position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc2f679b-afa9-486a-b1e8-6ed21d23450d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae7e62d-f836-4792-9ada-bc288c53b21b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2018 - 29 Jun 2023 Over 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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