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title: "PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7916f889-cadb-4e4e-b360-b98b74d7ffc9

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process titled "PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services," classified under the Optician services industry category (CPV: 85160000). The contract, valued at £12,340,000, was awarded on 9th December 2024 to Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, for a period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to compete in this straightforward tendering process. The awarded contract mandates the successful supplier to provide both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests across Great Britain, managed centrally through a supplier hub located in Swansea, Wales.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for businesses involved in optician services, especially those with capabilities in visual field and visual acuity testing. Given the national coverage requirement and the centralised management hub, businesses with a strong operational infrastructure and nationwide reach would be well-suited to benefit from contracts like this. Additionally, the open procedure presents a fair competitive environment particularly beneficial for SMEs, enhancing their chances to secure high-value government contracts.

## Notice

A contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1428b3a-227d-4a93-8d6c-eab856d06229 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,340,000 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1428b3a-227d-4a93-8d6c-eab856d06229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1428b3a-227d-4a93-8d6c-eab856d06229
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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