Tender

NHS South Yorkshire ICB - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for a significant contract entitled "NHS South Yorkshire ICB - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings." This procurement, classified under the optician services category, aims to extend sight testing services for children with learning disabilities and autism from residential special educational settings to day schools throughout South Yorkshire. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure. Interested businesses must submit their electronic proposals by 12 February 2026, with the contract award period commencing on 13 February 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,435,000, covering an initial five-year period with an option for a 24-month extension.

This contract provides a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in optician services, particularly those with experience in educational or healthcare settings. With a robust estimated annual budget, the tender invites contributions from enterprises capable of delivering specialised services to vulnerable children and young people. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of individuals with learning disabilities and autism in educational environments will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Participation in this project could enhance a company's portfolio and visibility within the public health sector, fostering significant business growth opportunities through long-term engagement with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS South Yorkshire ICB - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings

Notice Description

The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) set out a commitment to provide sight tests for children and young people with learning disabilities and autism in residential special educational settings (SES). <br/>While the NHS Long Term Plan commitment related specifically to children and young people in residential SES, NHS England - in conjunction with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) - announced on 19 June 2023 that the sight testing service will be extended to day schools. <br/><br/>This tender is to establish a sight testing service for Day schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) set out a commitment to provide sight tests for children and young people with learning disabilities and autism in residential special educational settings (SES).
While the NHS Long Term Plan commitment related specifically to children and young people in residential SES, NHS England - in conjunction with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) - announced on 19 June 2023 that the sight testing service will be extended to day schools.

This tender is to establish a sight testing service for Day schools. Additional information: Please note. The total estimated value quoted above is based on the budgeted cost of PS287,000 per annum. The total estimated cost is for the full 5 year potential contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 month period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002725-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,435,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,435,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Neill Scott
Contact Email
syicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE3 South Yorkshire

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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