--- title: "Vision Testing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DVLA" published: "2018-06-18" --- # Vision Testing Services Buyer: DVLA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-451edeae-547d-4c4d-9022-90088eb3588a.json) ## Summary The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently managing the procurement process for Vision Testing Services, which falls under the health services industry category. This open tender aims to establish a contract based on a Managed Service Contract model, with an estimated value of £8,000,000. The procurement is at the active stage, having been published on 18th June 2018 and expected to allow for competitive bids due to a recent contract extension of up to nine months. The delivery will cover British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health service provision, particularly those with expertise in visual testing and related services. Companies that are well-suited to participate in this tender may include those offering innovative vision testing technologies, as well as established healthcare providers capable of managing large-scale service contracts. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth and enhance service offerings within the public sector health landscape. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: Provision of Vision Testing Services The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has established a Managed Service Contract with a prime contractor to deliver visual field and actuity testing services. The agreement forms a direct contract between DVLA and the prime contractor, for which the prime contractor will be responsible for managing the provision of visual field and actuity tests when requested by DVLA. Description of the modifications The procurement timetable originally secured sufficient time to cater for exit and transition as part of delivery, however the original plan has been impacted considerably by: *Cabinet office and DfT Procurement Assurance Board dictating a change in contract model which entailed significant re-drafting *Further clarification as part of specification assurance for the future procurement. Therefore extension of the term of contract up to 9 months to allow for competition. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: The procurement timetable originally secured sufficient time to cater for exit and transition as part of delivery, however the original plan has been impacted considerably by: *Cabinet office and DfT Procurement Assurance Board dictating a change in contract model which entailed significant re-drafting *Further clarification as part of specification assurance for the future procurement.. Therefore extension of the term of contract up to 9 months to allow for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b512d3-9335-4e54-8557-848f76cf5470 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2013 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2014 - 31 Dec 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DVLA | | Locality | SWANSEA | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA6 7JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea | | Local authority | Swansea | | Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach | | Westminster constituency | Swansea West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2018 at 06:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b512d3-9335-4e54-8557-848f76cf5470 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b512d3-9335-4e54-8557-848f76cf5470 18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=326757571 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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