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Provision of Eyecare Services

HOME OFFICE

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02 Jan 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of eyecare services, aiming to offer eligible employees discounted DSE Eyesight tests and prescription glasses when applicable. This contract, classified under the health services category, spans several regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, with a contract duration from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender was ultimately awarded on 31st December 2025. Specsavers Optical Superstore Ltd has been identified as the supplier for this undertaking, with the award notice being published on 2nd January 2026.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in eyecare services. Although the contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, similar tenders could emerge that support these types of organisations in the future. Businesses with expertise in providing health services across diverse global locations can leverage this tender framework to expand their operations and solidify their presence by servicing government contracts, thereby fostering relationships with significant entities such as the Home Office. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business credibility and lead to further procurement opportunities tailored to specific industry needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Eyecare Services

Notice Description

Provision of eyecare services for eligible employees which includes discounted DSE Eyesight tests and a discount towards prescription glasses, where applicable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e23b4ef5-d166-4520-8714-a5509f1ed0e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5b1f111-0ea1-4297-80e6-e9d58c8dd8fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
barsha.gurung1@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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