Tender

NHSE987 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North West - CP

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 10:21

Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by NHS England - North West, focuses on providing Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings across the North West of England. This tender is classified under the Health and social work services industry category. Currently in the tender stage, with NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB acting as relevant authorities, the contract is valued at £5,367,000 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The process employs an open procurement method and is covered by GPA regulations. Interested suppliers must submit their competition responses by 12 noon on 30th April 2026 through the Atamis electronic tendering tool.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in optician services or with experience in special educational settings, to expand their operations. With a focus on quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities, this contract presents a robust platform for organisations committed to social value and improving access to essential services. Given the substantial contract value and the opportunity to serve multiple regions, businesses that can demonstrate integration, collaboration, and service sustainability are well-suited to pursue this opportunity.

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Notice Title

NHSE987 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North West - CP

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB (the Relevant Authorities) who are undertaking a competition to provide Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in the North West. Contract Start Date: 01 September 2026 Contract End Date: 31 August 2029 The contract term is for a period of 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Greater Manchester

Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Greater Manchester. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS730,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS2,190,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation.

Lot 2 - Cheshire and Merseyside

Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS641,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,923,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation.

Lot 3 - Lancashire and South Cumbria

Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS418,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,254,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059333
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028348-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,367,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,367,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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