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title: "The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection"
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# The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-741e68b2-dde8-4752-9b63-d7bd3822441a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection. This procurement, executed by Air Commercial, provides Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services for potential aircrew and controllers of the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF. The contract, valued at £456,000, was awarded through an open procedure in adherence to the PCR 2015 regulations. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract active from 4 October 2024 to 3 October 2029. The services will be delivered in the East of England, and the industry category falls under ‘Optician services’ (CPV: 85160000). Key dates include the tender end date on 31 May 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in optometry services, particularly those capable of delivering high-standard aviation-specific optometric care. Jacob and Joe Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the procurement's suitability for smaller firms. Businesses experienced in the healthcare sector, with an emphasis on optometric evaluations and a capacity to meet rigorous military standards, would find such tenders well-aligned with their growth strategies. This award underscores the potential for SMEs to compete and grow through high-value public procurement contracts.

## Notice

The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that Air Commercial has awarded a contract (710529450) to the successful tenderer following a competitive tendering exercise run in accordance with the PCR 2015 for the provision of Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services to the Royal Navy, Army and RAF for potential aircrew and controllers. This notice also allows the Authority to meet its obligation to publish the contract documents in accordance with HM Governments Transparency agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed51fe9-6a33-4627-b8fc-5029b68243b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 3 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOB AND JOE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed51fe9-6a33-4627-b8fc-5029b68243b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed51fe9-6a33-4627-b8fc-5029b68243b2
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c460cd8-cfd6-4c75-a26f-602b14a4405e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9974d36c-22fa-42eb-8280-7f6c41dfe07f
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