Tender

HMP GOS Tender (PROC.78.0074)

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 15:18

Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is engaging in a procurement process for the provision of ophthalmology services specifically for His Majesty's Prison Birmingham. The tender, titled "HMP GOS Tender (PROC.78.0074)," is classified under public authority central government, with optician services as the main industry category. It employs an open procedure and is managed via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 30th December 2025, a tender period concluding on 16th January 2026, and an award period finishing by 23rd February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs within the optician services industry to expand their reach and business growth. The contract, with a substantial value of £150,572.92 (gross £180,687.50), opens doors for businesses specialising in technical and quality ophthalmology services to enter the public healthcare market. Given the technical scoring as award criteria and the potential for renewal, companies with robust service delivery capabilities would find this procurement advantageous for long-term collaboration with a prominent healthcare trust.

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Notice Title

HMP GOS Tender (PROC.78.0074)

Notice Description

This is an opportunity for the Provision of Ophthalmology Services for HMP (His Majesty's Prison) Birmingham. This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Community Healthcare. Please refer to the Documents for all information regarding this Tender. For any issues and assistance accessing the opportunity please contact the authority via Atamis.

Planning Information

Please refer to the 2 Documents for information and timelines regarding this Procurement - Draft Spec & PME Pack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082586-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,572 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,572 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

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