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NHS SY ICB - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings (with lots)

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 14:52

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, involves the provision of sight testing services in special educational settings across South Yorkshire. The procurement falls under the industry category of optician services and is structured as a competitive tender under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The intention to award notice was published on 1st May 2026, with the procurement stage currently at the award stage following an open procedure. The awarded contract, estimated at £1,350,000, covers a period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with an option for a two-year extension. The service locations include Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield, aligning with the commitment to enhance health services in these regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and optician service industry, particularly those with expertise in service delivery, clinical quality, and integration within community settings. The evaluation focused on key criteria such as quality, innovation, and social value, providing an avenue for innovative providers to showcase their capabilities. As the procurement favours a comprehensive approach involving integration, collaboration, and sustainability, it is well-suited for businesses that can offer added value and innovative solutions. FCJ OPTICALS LTD was the successful bidder for all lots, highlighting the importance of a strong competitive offering and the potential for SMEs to thrive in public procurement spaces.

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Notice Title

NHS SY ICB - Sight Testing in Special Education Settings (with lots)

Notice Description

Service to provide sight testing in special educational settings.

Lot Information

2. Technical Questions - Lot 1 - Barnsley Place

The service is to provide sight testing in special educational settings.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is - PS1,350,000.

This is a new service following a pilot scheme.

The service will run from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2029. With the option to extend for a further 2 years.

For clarity the lifetime value quoted above includes the 2 year extension. The annual value of the contract is PS270,000.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years

3. Technical Questions -Lot 2 - Doncaster Place

To provide Sight Testing in Special Educational Settings across Doncaster

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years

4. Technical Questions - Lot 3 - Rotherham

To provide Sight Testing in Special Educational Settings across Rotherham Place

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years

5. Technical Questions - Lot 4 - Sheffield

To provide Sight Testing in Special Educational Settings across Sheffiled

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040684-2026
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

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCJ OPTICALS

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