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title: "HMP GOS (General Ophthalmic Services)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bca0dc00-910d-4540-97a8-1e8fc27ff659"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# HMP GOS (General Ophthalmic Services)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca0dc00-910d-4540-97a8-1e8fc27ff659

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "HMP GOS (General Ophthalmic Services)" is currently in the planning stage, managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement involves the provision of optician services such as patient eyecare, tests, glasses, and repairs for His Majesty's Prison. It falls under the services category, classified with the CPV code 85160000. The deadline for market engagement is on 12th September 2025, providing interested parties a short opportunity to engage. The location of the services is specified within the United Kingdom, particularly around Birmingham, with a postal code of B15 1NU. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £175,000 GBP. The engagement began with a notice published on 29th August 2025, as part of the preliminary market engagement efforts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the optician service industry, particularly those operating in the area or with the capacity to service the specified region. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, offering an avenue for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in the provision and management of eyecare solutions within institutional settings are well-suited to compete for this contract, aiding in the growth and diversification of their service offerings.

## Notice

HMP GOS (His Majesty's Prison General Ophthalmic Services) Patient Eyecare (Tests, Glasses, Repairs) Additional information: Please refer to the 2 Attachments on Contracts Finder for information and timelines regarding this Procurement - Draft Spec & PME Pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d590ac23-993a-40a4-a577-fa8545c61718 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d590ac23-993a-40a4-a577-fa8545c61718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d590ac23-993a-40a4-a577-fa8545c61718
  29th August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d23cd0f-2942-41e2-abf8-31584e1778df
  HMP GOS - Draft Service Spec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bfa5ce0-ff9d-45d3-9550-96e166817296
  HMP GOS - Preliminary Market Engagement Pack

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