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The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2024 at 14:15

Tender

25 Apr 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services, specifically targeted at potential aircrew and controllers for the Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Navy, and Army. The contract, valued at £456,000, was signed on 4th October 2024, following a competitive open procedure in line with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. The services will be delivered at Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved aeromedical centres, with the contractor responsible for approximately 1,000 IAO examinations annually. The winning bidder, Jacob and Joe Limited, will be providing these services at their premises in the UKF30 region, ensuring that all optometrists meet stringent clinical and professional development standards.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in optometry services, particularly those proficient in aviation optometry. Companies with a strong track record of compliance with industry standards and the ability to manage clinical governance effectively will find this contract highly beneficial. The requirement to handle a significant volume of examinations annually also presents opportunities for expanding service capabilities and enhancing market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary expertise and capacity are exceptionally well-placed to compete for similar tenders in the future, given the Ministry of Defence's interest in maintaining high standards through consistent, professional service delivery.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection

Notice Description

Air Commercial has awarded a contract (710529450) to the successful tenderer following a competitive tendering exercise run in accordance with the PCR 2015 for the provision of Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services to the Royal Navy, Army and RAF for potential aircrew and controllers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services requirement will be covered by the following scope: Scope of Requirement: The Contractor shall be accountable to the Authority (R&S Department of Occupational Medicine (DOM)) for the provision of IAO services, with all IAO examinations of candidates conducted in accordance with the GOC Code of Conduct. All in-scope IAO services are to be discharged at Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved aeromedical centres only. The number of IAO examinations that are likely to be required over any 12 month period is estimated to be c. 1,000. This figure may fluctuate in accordance with annual recruitment requirements across the armed forces. The delivery site for all in-scope services will be the Contractors premises. The Contractor is to ensure that all optometrists within his employ are trained to specific Authority requirements in order to conduct IAO examinations, and meet clinical governance requirements. Records of training and optometrist audit are to be made available to the Authority on request, and all optometrists are to be listed on the Register of the General Optical Council (GOC). The Contractor is to ensure that all optometrists are in date with GOC Continuing Professional Development requirements. The Contractor is to provide a booking service for all optometry examinations. The Contractor is to provide findings of all optometry examinations carried out under the terms of the contract directly to the Authority. The Contractor is to provide Management Information to the Authority in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04553d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034518-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.tebbitt885@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOB AND JOE

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