Award

DSE - Eye Tests and Corrective Appliances

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of "DSE - Eye Tests and Corrective Appliances" to Specsavers Optical Superstores Ltd. This procurement process, categorized under health services, took place in Edinburgh (UKM75). The open procedure, indicative of an open and competitive procurement method, was completed with key dates including the signing of the contract on 13th August 2025. The contract has since attained active status, with the award being formally recognised on 11th September 2025. The contract entails services within the Edinburgh locality, enhancing community health provisions.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those capable of providing eye tests and corrective appliances. The open procurement method provides transparency and a competitive platform beneficial for large-scale service providers capable of meeting regional needs, as demonstrated by Specsavers securing the contract. Although only one bid was received, the process underscores the potential for businesses specialising in health services to partner with local authorities and expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses with an existing presence or capability to expand in Edinburgh's public services market would find such opportunities advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

DSE - Eye Tests and Corrective Appliances

Notice Description

Eye Tests and Corrective Appliances

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791977
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539058
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jamie Smart
Contact Email
jamie.smart@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES

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