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title: "DfE Opportunity Areas Glasses in Classes (con_13512)"
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# DfE Opportunity Areas Glasses in Classes (con_13512)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bff7a9d5-bcbc-404a-b90c-a5d1b4b44bd7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DfE Opportunity Areas Glasses in Classes" is led by the Department for Education, focusing on health and social work services. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award date on December 21, 2021. The contract is for a total value of £10,000 and is located in Derby, England, with an active contract period from February 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, conducted below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and educational services, particularly those that can supply eyecare solutions for children in schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, especially those with experience in working with educational authorities or healthcare services. The partnership between the Department for Education and ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd illustrates the potential for businesses to engage in community-focused projects that provide essential services, thereby fostering business growth in the health and education sector.

## Notice

As part of the Opportunity Areas project expansion work, the DfE are trialling Glasses in Classes in 5 new areas. To be able to facilitate this the department is working with ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd to be able to provide children with an additional pair of glasses for schools in Derby. The department will be using this organisation to be able to deliver the project in Derby where otherwise it would not have been possible. The department are extending the existing relationship that ASE Corporate Eyecare Ltd have with the NHS and Department for Health and Social Care supporting children in Special Schools with additional pairs of glasses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a6c6b4-dba7-4390-822e-a389165fc616 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASE CORPORATE EYECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a6c6b4-dba7-4390-822e-a389165fc616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a6c6b4-dba7-4390-822e-a389165fc616
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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