Tender

2026 Eyecare Vouchers

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 13:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has initiated a tender process for the provision of Eyecare Vouchers in 2026. The procurement falls under the category of optician services, and the authority is seeking submissions through an open competition. Tender submissions must be made electronically via the In-Tend Bluelight e-Tendering Portal, with the deadline set for 9th March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 30th March 2029, with a possible extension of 12 months. The procurement is aligned with sub-central government public authority classifications and revolves around services delivery in Ireland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering optician or eyecare services, ideally with capabilities to manage voucher schemes effectively. It is specifically designed for vendors familiar with delivering services daily or weekly over a prolonged contract period. Businesses seeking growth in the Irish market should consider participation due to the significant contract value of £32,000, with price making up 80% of the evaluation criteria and quality comprising the remaining 20%. To capitalise on this opportunity, businesses should ensure compliance with the specified submission methods and leverage the electronic submission policy to facilitate efficient participation in this open competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 Eyecare Vouchers

Notice Description

Provision of Eyecare Vouchers 2026

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/016068-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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