Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings.

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 15:40

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process being initiated by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board involves the procurement of sight testing and dispensing spectacles services in educational settings for children with special educational needs and disabilities. This process falls under the Health services category, aiming to enhance healthcare provision across various London regions, including North East, North Central, North West, South East and South West London. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions from interested parties set for 27th October 2025. The contracts are expected to commence in June 2026, initially for three years, with potential for extension up to six years, managed through an open procurement procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optometry and healthcare services, particularly those capable of responding to the needs of SEND pupils in special educational settings. Providers with infrastructure to conduct in-person clinics, adhering to professional and clinical standards, are encouraged to participate. The process prioritises quality over price, offering a lucrative opportunity tailor-made for suppliers who can deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Additionally, engaging with this tender could foster long-term partnerships within the education sector and local community, supporting both service delivery and public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings.

Notice Description

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings.

Lot Information

North East London Integrated Care Board - City & Hackney, Newham & Tower Hamlets

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North East London Integrated Care Board - City & Hackney, Newham & Tower Hamlets (Lot 1). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted The lifetime Value of the contract is PS749,871 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

North East London Integrated Care Board - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North East London Integrated Care Board - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest (Lot 2). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,049,129 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

North Central London Integrated Care Board - Barnet, Enfield & Haringey

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North Central London Integrated Care Board - Barnet, Enfield & Haringey (Lot 3). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,070,829 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

North Central London Integrated Care Board - Camden & Islington

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North Central London Integrated Care Board - Camden & Islington (Lot 4). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS446,674 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

North West London Integrated Care Board - Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North West London Integrated Care Board - Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster (Lot 5). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS675,687 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

North West London Integrated Care Board - Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon & Hounslow

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North West London Integrated Care Board - Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon & Hounslow (Lot 6). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS2,634,710 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

South East London Integrated Care Board - Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings South East London Integrated Care Board - Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich (Lot 7). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,158,768 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

South East London Integrated Care Board - Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings South East London Integrated Care Board - Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham (Lot 8). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,087,520 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

South West London Integrated Care Board - Kingston, Richmond & Wandsworth

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for South West London Integrated Care Board - Kingston, Richmond & Wandsworth (Lot 9). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS752,025 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

South West London Integrated Care Board - Croydon, Merton & Sutton

The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings South West London Integrated Care Board - Croydon, Merton & Sutton (Lot 10). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,587,043 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032.

Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,680,224 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,212,256 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board
Additional Buyers

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

NHS South West London Integrated Care Board

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SeeAbility Ltd

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