NHSWYICB - Kirklees Health & Care Partnership - Low Vision Aids Service

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:48

Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB), through the Kirklees Health & Care Partnership, has finalised the awarding of a contract to provide Low Vision Aids services. This healthcare-related tender, classified under CPV 85100000, aligns with their ongoing commitment to enhance community health services across the West Yorkshire region. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and culminated in awarding this service requirement by 27 April 2026. Notably, the contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2029. This contract not only highlights the overarching strategy of engaging multiple providers to broaden service delivery but also ensures these services are accessible to the broader population of North Kirklees.

The awarding of this contract presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in ophthalmological and optometric services, especially those with a focus on low vision aids. With Apex Eye and Visioncare Ltd, Akhtar Vision Group LTD, Samreen Uppal Limited, and Swys Optical Ltd among the selected providers, businesses can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in healthcare services. By participating in such tenders, smaller firms can contribute significantly to the provision of specialised healthcare services, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and specialised training, like low vision accreditation, to meet the evolving needs of patients. This initiative not only promises business growth but also amplifies the impact these enterprises have within the community by improving healthcare access and patient choice.

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Notice Title

NHSWYICB - Kirklees Health & Care Partnership - Low Vision Aids Service

Notice Description

Deliver a Low Vision Aids service to the eligible population of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board through Kirklees Health & Care Partnership as the Contracting Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award Process B process. The Contracting Authority: NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award the contract to multiple providers for the provision of Low Vision Aids Service. The Authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

Contract term: 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053800-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AKHTAR VISION GROUP

APEX EYE AND VISIONCARE

SAMREEN UPPAL

SWYS OPTICAL

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