Planning

HMP GOS (General Ophthalmic Services)

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HMP GOS (General Ophthalmic Services)" is currently in the planning stage, managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement involves the provision of optician services such as patient eyecare, tests, glasses, and repairs for His Majesty's Prison. It falls under the services category, classified with the CPV code 85160000. The deadline for market engagement is on 12th September 2025, providing interested parties a short opportunity to engage. The location of the services is specified within the United Kingdom, particularly around Birmingham, with a postal code of B15 1NU. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £175,000 GBP. The engagement began with a notice published on 29th August 2025, as part of the preliminary market engagement efforts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the optician service industry, particularly those operating in the area or with the capacity to service the specified region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, offering an avenue for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in the provision and management of eyecare solutions within institutional settings are well-suited to compete for this contract, aiding in the growth and diversification of their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMP GOS (General Ophthalmic Services)

Notice Description

HMP GOS (His Majesty's Prison General Ophthalmic Services) Patient Eyecare (Tests, Glasses, Repairs) Additional information: Please refer to the 2 Attachments on Contracts Finder for information and timelines regarding this Procurement - Draft Spec & PME Pack

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bca0dc00-910d-4540-97a8-1e8fc27ff659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d590ac23-993a-40a4-a577-fa8545c61718
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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