Tender

Mapping optical businesses

GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council is looking for a contractor to conduct research on UK optical businesses as part of considering reforms to the Opticians Act 1989. The tender titled "Mapping optical businesses" falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The deadline for tender submission is 24th October 2022, with the contract period running from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The project location is based in London, with a contract value of £30,000.

This tender by the General Optical Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in the optical industry. Companies that can design and conduct research, analyse results, and produce detailed reports are well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of the open procedure and the contract value of £30,000 make it an attractive opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios and contribute to regulatory discussions in the optical industry, ultimately facilitating potential business growth.

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Notice Title

Mapping optical businesses

Notice Description

We are seeking an analysis of optical businesses to inform our work on possible reform of the Opticians Act 1989. This will involve designing and conducting the research, analysing the findings, and producing a report. The aim of the research is to: build a picture of the size and characteristics of UK optical businesses; assess the benefits and risks these businesses present; and estimate costs of different options for extending business regulation. https://optical.org/en/publications/invitation-to-tender-mapping-optical-businesses/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2e3a52-7285-44ef-b0ba-3c6930a88f42
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7NG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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