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Provision of Testing Services Contract

DVLA

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a tender for the "Provision of Testing Services Contract," aimed at delivering visual field and visual acuity testing by qualified opticians. This service is crucial for assessing drivers' medical fitness for holding a driving license in Great Britain. The procurement used an open method and was officially concluded on 30 October 2019, with a contract value of £9,711,030. The contract period extends from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025, covering widespread delivery across the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in optician services and related healthcare industries. Suppliers that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially through collaborations or subcontracting. Companies engaged in providing similar testing services, as well as those with capabilities to meet the DVLA's specific requirements, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, fostering growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services Contract

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: Price Read: Criterion: Quality Weighting: 65% Price Weighting: 35% 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3f46c38-9aee-4cd8-943b-c476081b475a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55cc13b-337f-420d-8cc5-a98ca3e4bd98
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,711,030 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,711,030 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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
DVLA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdms@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792786290

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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