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14 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Eye Care Services has been conducted by the British Transport Police through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This contract, classified under the optician services industry category with CPV code 85160000, is based in London, England, with the delivery address having the postal code SW1W 9TJ. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 14 July 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 29 May 2026. The contract covers a four-year period starting from 5 June 2026 to 4 June 2030, with an overall value of £60,000 and structured in increments of £15,000 per year. The awarded supplier is SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating in the optical and healthcare services sector. The procurement process’s structure via a Dynamic Purchasing System underscores the suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the British Transport Police, creating a competitive landscape where capable firms can demonstrate their expertise and potentially secure future call-off contracts. Companies that are experienced in providing high-quality eye care services and have a robust operational presence will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their market outreach and establishing long-term partnerships with government entities.

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Notice Title

Eye Care Services

Notice Description

Procurement of Eye Care Services via Dynamic Purchasing System RM6296. Year 1 contract value - PS15,000. Optional: Year 2 - PS15,000, Year 3 - PS15,000, Year 4 - PS15,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f417fd61-8c5e-4670-9d87-6d3c633e7ebb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f01d62-b3e8-4f85-bf33-44c14e782425
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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