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University Hospitals Birmingham Eyecare Voucher Provision

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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05 Oct 2026 at 09:18

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25 Aug 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an occupational eyecare service for its employees. The service must provide eye and eyesight tests and appropriate eyewear for display screen equipment users, employees who need prescription protective eyewear, and corporate drivers. It is intended to help the Trust meet its health and safety duties. The supplier must operate an online booking and voucher hub, provide access to a network of affiliated optometrists across the West Midlands, run an employee helpline and supply quarterly management information reports. This is a healthcare and eye-care service contract, covering employees of a large NHS foundation trust. Delivery is across the West Midlands.

The Trust invited offers through an open procedure. The tender was amended to allow bidders more time to respond to clarifications. Enquiries were due by 23 September 2026 at 12 noon, and bids by 16 October 2026 at 12 noon. The buyer set an award decision deadline of 30 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 7 January 2027 to 6 January 2032, with two optional 12-month extensions, giving a possible end date of 6 January 2034. The estimated value is £365,000 excluding VAT (£438,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Evaluation weights are 50% for the technical questionnaire, 40% for the commercial questionnaire and 10% for social value.

This opportunity suits eyecare providers able to deliver occupational eye tests and supply suitable eyewear for a varied employee population, including display screen users, staff needing prescription protective eyewear and corporate drivers. Suppliers need the operational capacity to support a Trust-wide service through an online booking and voucher platform, an employee helpline, and a network of affiliated optometrists across the West Midlands. They must also be able to produce quarterly management information and respond comprehensively to the Trust’s technical and commercial requirements. The technical assessment carries the greatest evaluation weight, so a strong service proposal is particularly important; social value also contributes to the decision. The multi-year term and potential extensions favour providers able to sustain consistent service delivery over a lengthy contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Hospitals Birmingham Eyecare Voucher Provision

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is seeking a supplier to provide an occupational eyecare service for its employees. The service covers eye and eyesight testing and the supply of appropriate eyewear for display screen equipment users, employees requiring prescription protective eyewear, and corporate drivers, enabling UHB to discharge its statutory duties under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (as amended) and related legislation. The supplier will operate an online booking and voucher hub, a network of affiliated optometrists across the West Midlands, an employee helpline, and quarterly management information reporting. The contract is for five years with an option to extend for two further twelve-month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2no 12 month extensions

Renewal: 2no 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093614-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses

85147000 - Company health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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