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GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council, a sub-central government authority located in London, is actively seeking proposals for the commissioning of a "Public Consultation Platform". This project falls under the services category, particularly focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17:00 on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. The tender is open, encouraging competition and is classified as a below-threshold procurement process. The contract, valued at up to £60,000 inclusive of VAT, is expected to run from 2nd November 2026 to 1st November 2031.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. The requirement for a public consultation platform invites proposals from entities capable of providing secure and reliable IT solutions, making this an ideal opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant experience. Businesses with capabilities in qualitative analysis of survey responses and the capacity to deliver within specified timelines and costs are particularly well-suited to compete. The tender process is open, ensuring fair competition and a chance for innovative solutions to be proposed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public consultation platform

Notice Description

1. We are looking to commission a safe, secure and reliable public consultation platform which will allow us to collate and analyse views of stakeholders on policy proposals through consultation. 2. Our statement of essential and desirable requirements is set out in annex 1. 3. We have an approved budget of up to a total cost of PS60,000 including VAT and all other contractor costs for a five-year contract. Proposals over PS60,000 will not be considered. 4. The deadline for tenders is 17:00 on Wednesday 22 July.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063164-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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