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title: "Provision Of Vision Testing Services"
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# Provision Of Vision Testing Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc2f679b-afa9-486a-b1e8-6ed21d23450d

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Vision Testing Services" to ensure that drivers meet medical fitness standards. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically optician services (CPV code: 85160000), and is taking place in the United Kingdom, excluding Northern Ireland. The tender is currently active, and submissions must be received by 30th November 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 30th June 2018 and run until 29th June 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for optometry and health service providers, particularly those interested in collaborating with the DVLA. Businesses classified as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with options for forming consortiums or subcontracting to enhance service delivery. Prospective bidders should prepare to conduct both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests, making this an ideal opportunity for qualified opticians looking to expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained opticians to assist DVLA 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 within the United Kingdom excluding Northern Ireland. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and or sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. Service providers should indicate if they fall within a small (less than 50 employees) or medium (50 to 249 employees) enterprise category. DVLA encourages open, fair and transparent procurement and omission from any part of the Department's market engagement exercise shall not be taken into account in any subsequent procurement. It should be noted that responding to this notice does not place any service provider in an advantageous position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae7e62d-f836-4792-9ada-bc288c53b21b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2018 - 29 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | DVLA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae7e62d-f836-4792-9ada-bc288c53b21b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ae7e62d-f836-4792-9ada-bc288c53b21b
  3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=257727730
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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