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SPS-02325 The Provision of Corporate Eye Care

SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Prison Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of corporate eye care services across its estate, located in Edinburgh, UKM75. The tender, with the title "SPS-02325 The Provision of Corporate Eye Care," falls under the public order and safety industry category and was conducted through an open procedure. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with Duncan and Todd T/A Smart Employee Eyecare selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 8th April 2026 with a value of £6,650 GBP and offers a term of three years, extendable for up to an additional three years. The tender was initially planned with a submission deadline on 13th February 2026 and the award decision made later that same day.

This contract opens opportunities for businesses specialising in optical healthcare services, particularly those able to deliver eye tests and prescription glasses to fulfil corporate eye care needs. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) offering innovative or cost-effective solutions in the service industry are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. With the procurement method being an open procedure, it facilitates transparent and equitable competition, enhancing business growth within the region as organisations can bid electronically, broadening participation opportunities. The involvement of national-level public agencies indicates potential for future contracts in similar sectors, encouraging businesses to establish strong relationships with public agencies like the Scottish Prison Service.

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Notice Title

SPS-02325 The Provision of Corporate Eye Care

Notice Description

The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide eye care for SPS staff across the SPS estate. This shall include the provision of regular eye tests and resulting approved glasses. The Contract Term shall be 3 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland - Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820942
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553873
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks 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
SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DJ
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNCAN AND TODD T/A SMART EMPLOYEE EYECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547441
    SPS-02325 The Provision of Corporate Eye Care - The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide eye care for SPS staff across the SPS estate. This shall include the provision of regular eye tests and resulting approved glasses. The Contract Term shall be 3 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553873
    SPS-02325 The Provision of Corporate Eye Care - The SPS is seeking a Supplier to provide eye care for SPS staff across the SPS estate. This shall include the provision of regular eye tests and resulting approved glasses. The Contract Term shall be 3 years with the option to extend for any number of periods up to a maximum of 3 years.

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