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Specsavers - DSE Eye Test Vouchers

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 May 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process to appoint Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited as the supplier for their "Specsavers - DSE Eye Test Vouchers" contract. This procurement falls under the health and safety services industry category and is located in Basildon, United Kingdom. The process, conducted under a limited competition approach due to its being below-threshold, has reached the award stage as of 5th May 2026. The contract, valued at £35,000 gross, will run from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in occupational health and safety services, particularly those offering eye care solutions. Given the specific nature of the contract focusing on eye test vouchers, companies in the optical services sector like Specsavers are well-suited to compete. The procurement, although below threshold, indicates a recurring opportunity for similar businesses to collaborate with NHS entities, paving the way for potential long-term partnerships and expansions in service offerings within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Specsavers - DSE Eye Test Vouchers

Notice Description

Appointment of a singular provider to dispense eye care vouchers across for MSE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06910b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040897-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,166 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

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