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NCC1031 Agreement for the provision of Child Vision Screening Programme for those aged 4-5 in Northumberland.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland County Council has entered the award stage for a procurement process titled "NCC1031 Agreement for the provision of Child Vision Screening Programme for those aged 4-5 in Northumberland." This process falls under the industry category of 'services', specifically catering to community health services and ophthalmologist services. The contract, valued approximately at £184,000, was directly awarded to The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust without competitive bidding. The programme's service delivery will commence on the 1st of September 2026 with an anticipated contract period lasting until the 31st of August 2028, potentially extendable to 2030.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for service providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in community health services and ophthalmology. Although the procurement method used in this case was direct and below the competition threshold, similar future opportunities could favour businesses capable of partnering with government bodies like Northumberland County Council. Large-scale organisations, particularly those adept in health services, stand well-suited to engage with contracting authorities on similar projects. Additionally, understanding the procurement method and proactively identifying upcoming needs in regional healthcare can position firms advantageously for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1031 Agreement for the provision of Child Vision Screening Programme for those aged 4-5 in Northumberland.

Notice Description

Delivery of a childhood vision screening programme to identify children aged 4 to 5 years with impaired sight. It is the Authority's intension to award this contract to an existing provider following direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS184,000. The service will commence on 1st September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067773
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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