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QHM-2025-9626 Blink Eyewear

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Award

04 Aug 2025 at 20:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, seeking optician services under the title "QHM-2025-9626 Blink Eyewear." This tender was classified under the CPV code 85160000, related to optometry services, and fell under the services category. The tender, based in Sunderland, UK, progressed through the Provider Selection Regime, with contract awards being secured under Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The process employed a direct award method without prior publication, signifying a limited procurement approach. The contract was formally awarded on 16th July 2025, with its efficacy commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, valued at £2,119.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for established providers like Blink Eyewear, which was awarded the contract given their capability in meeting all key criteria and standards. Such contracts are ideal for businesses capable of fulfilling stringent regulatory requirements and those experienced in healthcare provisions within the optometry sector. Organisations already serving within the NHS framework or those with robust infrastructure to deliver high-quality optician services would be well-positioned to engage competitively in this domain. The opportunity to extend services across multiple UK regions enhances operational scale and market penetration for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QHM-2025-9626 Blink Eyewear

Notice Description

Optometry Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Optometry Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS2119. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

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 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 decision makers by midnight on 15/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051967-2025
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

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,119 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blink Eyewear

Further Information

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