--- title: "Dudley Child Vision Screening" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-08-16" --- # Dudley Child Vision Screening Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5cf2068-99b7-4b16-a8c9-665e79a44d31.json) ## Summary The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender titled "Dudley Child Vision Screening" for optician services. The procurement process is currently in the "Planning" stage. The tender deadline is set for September 14, 2023. The contract period will run from January 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the service focusing on children aged 4-5 in Dudley with impaired sight for timely intervention. This procurement opportunity for the Dudley Child Vision Screening tender presents a chance for businesses in the optician services industry to engage with the council. Companies offering vision screening services or involved in eye health care would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The service aims to assess the eyesight of children attending various schools in Dudley, providing an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the early detection and treatment of vision issues in young children. ## Notice The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) recommends vision screening in 4-5-years old children to detect reduced or abnormal vision in one or both eyes; primarily to detect amblyopia, a form of abnormal vision system development, including strabismus and refractive error. Early detection of amblyopia may result in the avoidance of permanent visual impairments by allowing early intervention. The direct health outcome is the optimal development of vision for children with amblyopia though prompt access to treatment. Children are not often able to recognise if they have poor vision, whether this be in one or both eyes, hence the need for an objective screening test to determine visual acuity. Cohort The target population is 4-5 years old primary school entrant age children across Dudley. There is estimated to be approximately 4000 children in this age group per academic year. The Service operates within the boundaries of Dudley Council and therefore will include children whose family live outside the Dudley area, but the child attends a school within Dudley. This includes children attending mainstream and special schools, independent schools and children who are not in education, including those electively home educated. The service also includes targeted screening for preschool children who are referred for assessment via their Health Visitor. Figures from recent years estimate these to be less than 200 children in a year. Safeguarding needs would always override any boundary discrepancy if services were needed. Exclusion Screening will not be delivered to any child where: * They are already receiving care from specialist optometry services. * Parent / carer consent is not provided. Aims The aim of this service is to identify children, aged 4 to 5 years old, and preschool aged children who are referred in by health visitors, with impaired sight enabling timely intervention. The service will aim to assess the eyesight of reception age children attending mainstream, independent and special schools and children who are home-schooled; in addition to preschool children who are referred in by their Health Visitor. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a0bc3b-f48e-49b2-9710-63f27b07c86d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85160000 - Optician services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2023 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a0bc3b-f48e-49b2-9710-63f27b07c86d - 16 Aug 2023 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a0bc3b-f48e-49b2-9710-63f27b07c86d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75a0bc3b-f48e-49b2-9710-63f27b07c86d 16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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