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title: "Provision of Ophthalmic Services into the North East Prisons"
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# Provision of Ophthalmic Services into the North East Prisons

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a60e25c9-afff-4f9e-8292-dc724ebca1e2

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## Summary

NHS England (Cumbria and the North East) has launched a tender titled "Provision of Ophthalmic Services into the North East Prisons," aimed at providing optician services across seven prisons in the North East of England. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions accepted until 17th February 2017. The contract is valued at £140,640 and is set to commence on 1st April 2017, concluding on 31st March 2019. Interested parties should be aware that the tender is accessible via an open procedure, allowing flexibility in bidding either for the entire service or in smaller lots.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on ophthalmic care. Companies experienced in working within correctional institutions or those capable of managing healthcare delivery in challenging environments will find this tender particularly relevant. As the requirements involve the provision of specialised healthcare services, firms with a solid track record in the healthcare sector are likely to be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

NHS England (Cumbria and the North East) wishes to invite written quotes for the provision of Ophthalmic Services into the North East of England prisons. This opportunity can be bid for as a whole (all 7 of the North East Prisons) or as smaller Lots. (See Advert).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed213b02-515e-4abc-87cf-c237f5d0bb8f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,640 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST) |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 7DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2017 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed213b02-515e-4abc-87cf-c237f5d0bb8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed213b02-515e-4abc-87cf-c237f5d0bb8f
  30th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8d4e070-d2ca-4650-8822-9b66c34921f3
  Advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53fe667a-e2f3-4732-8a36-f5a226abb7b2
  Service Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0efb9ec7-e799-49be-acf5-ba1b6055c8cf
  Evaluation and Scoring Document

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