Tender

CYP SEND sight testing service in Special Education Settings

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

04 Aug 2025 at 08:49

Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is seeking to establish a Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sight testing service within Special Education Settings in the North East and North Cumbria. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage after initially being tagged under planning. The project's main industry category is services, specifically optician services. Interested parties are required to respond to a Request for Information by noon on 26 August 2025. Communications regarding this tender exercise are being managed electronically via the Atamis portal, ensuring streamlined interactions between the contracting authority and potential providers.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and optician services, particularly those experienced in adapting services to meet the needs of children and young people in educational environments. Companies that can demonstrate capacity and innovation in these areas may find growth and collaboration opportunities by participating in this tender process. The buyer, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is a public authority, providing chances for businesses looking to strengthen their public sector partnerships and expand their service reach within the UK health industry.

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Notice Title

CYP SEND sight testing service in Special Education Settings

Notice Description

TBC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045499-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

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