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The Provision of Eye Care Test Vouchers

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is procuring services under the title "The Provision of Eye Care Test Vouchers" for Northamptonshire Police. The process fits within the services category with a focus on benefit services, specifically for regions UKF24 and UKF25 in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award issued to Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd on 21 November 2025. This contract commenced on 1 December 2025 and will run until 30 November 2028, with optional extensions possible up till 30 November 2030. The value of the contract is approximately £82,800 GBP, utilising a limited competition method beneath the threshold.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the optometry and healthcare services industries. Large enterprises, capable of providing consistent and expansive service delivery similar to Specsavers, may find competing in similar tenders advantageous. The focus on providing eye care test vouchers suggests a demand for professional eye care services, benefiting companies with expertise in employee health benefits. Businesses with a robust supply chain and experience in benefit services can leverage this industry category to expand their footprint within public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Eye Care Test Vouchers

Notice Description

The Provision of Eye Care Test Vouchers for Northamptonshire Police

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017428-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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