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title: "Testing of sight risk-based framework"
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# Testing of sight risk-based framework

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0eb63e1-9b9b-4524-9b20-0105d7185617

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## Summary

The General Optical Council is inviting tenders for the development of a risk-based framework to understand the risks associated with varying sight testing models in the UK. This opportunity falls under the Research and Development services category, with a contract value of £50,000. The tender deadline is 11th April 2024, and the contract period is from 30th April 2024 to 31st December 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for clinical and regulatory experts to contribute to the development of innovative sight testing models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research and development services would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure below the threshold procurement process.

## Notice

Sight testing models vary across the UK. Technology is evolving and models are developing where parts of the sight test are carried out remotely from the patient and sometimes different components are carried out by different people in different places and/or at different times. We are seeking clinical and regulatory expert advice to develop a risk-based framework to understand the risks of the different components of a sight test not being carried out at the same time, by the same person and/or in the same place. This invitation to tender comes as we review the Opticians Act 1989 and associated GOC policies following a call for evidence in 2022 to consider whether any changes are required to further protect the public. This includes a review of any provisions relating to testing of sight.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86af3bad-9695-4937-8b01-3aae4350eadc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86af3bad-9695-4937-8b01-3aae4350eadc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86af3bad-9695-4937-8b01-3aae4350eadc
  7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89b8a264-2326-469e-b731-1b46906b879a
- https://optical.org/en/about-us/get-involved/tenders/

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