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Eyecare Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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07 Jan 2026 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) conducted a procurement process under the title "Eyecare Services" to provide eye examinations and safety eyewear for its personnel, ensuring legislative compliance and employer duty of care. Classified under the health services category (CPV: 85100000), this procurement covered locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the rest of Europe, and globally. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, was completed with a contract start date of 2nd January 2026 and an end date of 2nd January 2028. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with a total value of GBP 48,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive eyecare solutions. The procurement process, favouring SMEs and VCSEs, allows businesses of varied scales to actively engage and secure contracts, fostering business growth. The contract was awarded to Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd, indicating a competitive advantage for organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality optical services. Firms capable of meeting such service demands and adhering to the buying organisation’s standards are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in future procurement exercises by the Department for Business and Trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eyecare Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the Contracting Authority, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), to provide an eyesight testing service and safety eyecare services for the Department's Personnel. The service shall enable the Department to fulfil its legislative requirements and maintain a duty of care as a responsible employer through the provision of eye examinations and adequate spectacles, or eyewear for safety purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb8439b1-13ec-42a2-a6aa-ea7eb8b719bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9fa7753-1980-447d-9188-2e8def461016
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, VCSE
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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2028 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
corporateservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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 SUPERSTORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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