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Childhood Vision Screening

Somerset Council

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19 Jun 2025 at 14:51

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02 Jun 2025 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Childhood Vision Screening contract has been awarded by Somerset Council under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. This service falls under the "Ophthalmologist services" category, classified with CPV code 85121281, and is located in Somerset, UK. The procurement process employed a direct award method, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition, as per the Health Care Services regulations. The contract was formally awarded on 19th June 2025, with a value of £367,407, and spans a term from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has been selected as the supplier, following a comprehensive evaluation that prioritized social value, reducing health inequalities, and service quality.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for entities in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ophthalmology, to align with public health objectives and expand their footprint in local health service delivery. The focus on social value and healthcare access underscores a significant alignment with objectives targeting community health improvement. Businesses with a proven track record in these areas, along with innovative approaches to integrated healthcare solutions, would be well-positioned to engage with Somerset Council's strategic initiatives, fostering long-term growth and collaboration opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childhood Vision Screening

Notice Description

Childhood Vision Screening service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Authorities are responsible for the delivery of Childhood Vision Screening services. Childhood Vision Screening is an integral part of the universal delivery of the national Healthy Child Programme (0-19 years), this programme aims to improve and promote health for all children and young people and includes mandated responsibilities. Delivery of Childhood Vision Screening meets the criteria laid down by the National Screening Committee (2023), which recommends that all children should be screened for visual impairment between four and five years of age. Somerset Council is intending to Direct Award a contract for these services following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime regulations. Lifetime value: PS354,000 Contract length: 3 years (01.07.2025 - 30.06.2028)

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/ PA 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of the 12th June 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033759-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£354,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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