Optometry Service

GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of Optometry Services, classified under the health services industry category, in the UK region. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 1st April 2026. The procurement method used is a limited approach, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to pre-existing satisfactory service fulfilment by the contracted provider. The total contract value is £7,000, and the supplier awarded is F Stott Healthcare. This tender exemplifies streamlined procurement for services deemed outside the directive's standard scope.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations with an established reputation in health-related services, particularly those capable of delivering dedicated optometry care. Businesses in the healthcare industry, already providing satisfactory services to public bodies, could find themselves competitive in similar limited procurement procedures. Large enterprises with experience in fulfilling optometry service contracts consistently would be well-suited for these opportunities, potentially leading to sustainable business growth through maintained partnerships with public agencies like the NHS.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Optometry Service

Notice Description

Provision of Optometry Service

Procurement Information

The sub-contractor is an existing provider who is currently fulfilling and is likely to continue to fulfil the requirements of the contract to a sufficient standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055559-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M25 3BL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
St. Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Bury South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F STOTT HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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