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2026 Eyecare Vouchers

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 11:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of eyecare vouchers, titled "2026 Eyecare Vouchers." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically optician services, and is intended to support operational roles such as firefighting and emergency response. The contract, awarded to ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd, commenced on 10th April 2026 and is set to run until 9th April 2029, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted through an open competition process, and all tenders had to be submitted via the In-Tend Bluelight e-Tendering Portal by the deadline of 9th March 2026. The value of the contract is £40,704, excluding VAT, with provisions for renewal.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the eyecare and health services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd, which secured the contract. Such businesses could leverage this opportunity to expand their client base in the public sector by demonstrating competitive pricing and quality service. The procurement method allows businesses to compete on an equal footing in the sub-central government market, promoting growth and securing long-term contracts through demonstrated performance and meeting specific bid criteria focused on price and quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 Eyecare Vouchers

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue is seeking to award a contract for the provision of eyecare vouchers for prescription eyewear and optical inserts to support operational roles, including firefighting and emergency response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042411-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,704 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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