Tender

Provision of Testing Services Contract

DVLA

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Tender

09 Mar 2019 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Provision of Testing Services Contract", which focuses on optician services, particularly visual field and acuity testing. This tender is in the active stage and is using an open procedure procurement method. The tender period concludes on 10 April 2019, while the contract period is set to commence on 31 January 2020 and run until 30 January 2023. The services should be available nationwide throughout Great Britain, with delivery addresses extending to British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the optometry sector and related service industries. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, with room for consortiums or sub-contracting arrangements to enhance service delivery. Businesses that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in both Group 1 and Group 2 visual field tests, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this procurement. The DVLA emphasises a commitment to open, fair, and transparent procurement, making it an attractive chance for innovative service providers to engage with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services Contract

Notice Description

Short 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 (Car & Motorcycle) and Group 2 (Lorry/Bus) Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. Suppliers 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf5d671a-0d17-4113-a6ae-361c8bf292c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cb21b8-7593-4064-9f6c-591e9cb9d949
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
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
9 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2023 3-4 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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