Award

PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2024 at 13:26

Award

10 Dec 2024 at 15:04

Tender

25 Jan 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has initiated a contract titled "Provision of Vision Testing Services" with the intent to procure visual field and visual acuity testing services. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the key dates include the tender end date on 26th February 2024 and the contract signing on 9th December 2024. The contract aims to facilitate the medical fitness assessment of drivers through national coverage in Great Britain. The main industry category is optician services (CPV code 85160000), with a focus on services provided by qualified optometrists and opticians. The total value of the contract, excluding VAT, is GBP 12,340,000, reflecting an amendment from the originally stated value. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, accessible for electronic and written submission.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for optical service providers capable of delivering comprehensive national coverage. It is highly suited for businesses with expertise in visual field testing, visual acuity assessment, and managing extensive customer bases through a central hub. The contract encourages the formation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), thus providing a collaborative environment for diverse business engagements. The awarded supplier, Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale, proficient service providers deemed suitable for this contract.

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Notice Title

PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services

Notice Description

A contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 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. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

Options: Two x 12 month extension options

Renewal: Awaiting Business Decision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039922-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,600,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Awaiting Business Decision

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mandy.hodgson@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

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