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Eyecare Health Services for NHSBT

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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20 Nov 2025 at 11:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was carried out by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), based in Bristol, UK, under the title "Eyecare Health Services for NHSBT." This contract falls under the services category and involves the provision of eyecare vouchers via an e-portal for NHSBT employees. The procurement, identified by id "075574-2025," has already progressed to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Specsavers on 20th October 2025. The procurement was conducted under the CCS RM6296 framework, with limited competition due to it being a below-threshold tender. The specified contract period is from 20th November 2025 to 9th November 2028. NHSBT operates as a public authority within the central government sector.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of eyecare products and services looking to collaborate with a principal public sector body like NHSBT. Large-scale providers, such as Specsavers, with capacity to deliver services efficiently through systems like e-portals, are well-suited for this type of contract. The awarded contract reflects potential for expanding market reach within public health service sectors and showcases how delivering essential health-related services can lead to sustained business partnerships over a three-year term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eyecare Health Services for NHSBT

Notice Description

Providing eyecare vouchers via e-portal to NHSBT employees to use for eye tests and prescription spectacles Note- there is not a project record attached to this contract as it was conducted under the CCS RM6296 framework via the DPS shortlist suppliers and is under threshold. Internal documents detailing the commercial strategy and process can be found in the documents area attached to this record

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e539
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Purchasing
Contact Email
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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