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Corporate Eyecare Services

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corporate Eyecare Services" contract has been completed by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, England. This tender involved the provision of optician services and was executed under the Crown Commercial Service's Dynamic Purchasing System for Occupational Health and Related Services (RM6296). The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £101,610, commenced on 22nd March 2026 and is set to conclude on 21st March 2030, with a possible extension of one year. The University acted as the buyer, with Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd being the awarded supplier. The process was in the "award" stage as of 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth in the optician services industry, particularly for SMEs, given the nature of the contract within the health services sector. Businesses specialising in corporate healthcare solutions are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given the increasing demand for employee well-being services. By participating in similar tenders, companies can expand their market presence and establish longstanding contracts with reputable institutions such as universities, benefiting from predictable revenue streams and fostering long-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

Corporate Eyecare Services

Notice Description

The contract is for corporate eyecare services. The contract has been awarded under the CCS Dynamic Purchasing System - RM6296 Occupational Health and Related Services. The contract has been awarded for a period of 3 years plus 1 year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef51a053-f7cb-438f-ad94-a2713afc07df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea9e1315-0bbb-422b-b262-375f278d3811
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£101,610 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,610 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2030 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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