Tender

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

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is actively conducting a public procurement process for the provision of sight testing services in special educational settings within the South Yorkshire region. The contract is divided into four lots, each covering a specific area: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield. The tender is in the active stage, with an open procurement method, and is classified under optician services. The entire project has an estimated value of £1,350,000, covering an initial 3-year period with the possibility of a 2-year extension. The submission deadline for this tender is on the 2nd of March, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with submissions to be made electronically or in written form via the designated Atamis web portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the optician services industry, particularly those experienced in special educational environments. Companies with capabilities in providing sight testing services and a presence or interest in expanding within the South Yorkshire region would find this contract beneficial. Given the substantial total value and potential for extension, it offers a stable opportunity for growth and market presence. With a competitive open procedure and the ability to bid for multiple lots, both small and large enterprises can participate, provided they meet the specified technical and economic selection criteria outlined in the tender documents.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

To provide Sight Testing services in Special Educational setting within the South Yorkshire region

Lot Information

2. Technical Questions - Lot 1 - Barnsley Place

To provide Sight Testing in Special Educational Settings across Barnsley Place

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/008484-2026
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
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Procurement department
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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