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Special Schools Eye Care Service

NHS ENGLAND

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12 Nov 2021 at 15:23

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16 Apr 2021 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England recently awarded a contract for the "Special Schools Eye Care Service," which involves the production of silicone heads for training purposes with Dispensing Opticians. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Specialist optical instruments," with a budget of £40,000. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold. The contract period started on 1st April 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, and the delivery address was located in England, United Kingdom. The award was made on 31st March 2020, with the contract being published on 12th November 2021.

This tender represents a potential business opportunity for SMEs operating in the optical goods and healthcare training sectors. Companies that specialise in manufacturing training equipment for eye care professionals or similar products would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with NHS England could lead to further contracts in the healthcare domain, making it a valuable avenue for growth and collaboration for eligible suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Schools Eye Care Service

Notice Description

Production of 8 x silicone heads for training purposes with Dispensing Opticians

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d94c9d47-7527-4a1a-b1d8-2198f76fa807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691cf24-695b-4675-a495-5937c5004800
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RMFX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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