--- title: "Provision of Testing Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DVLA" published: "2020-11-01" --- # Provision of Testing Services Contract Buyer: DVLA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6fa77ee-9377-4678-9584-4496ca3e9f00.json) ## Summary The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking qualified suppliers for the "Provision of Testing Services Contract", which falls under the optician services category. The procurement process is currently in the open tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 30th October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run until 31st March 2025. The total contract value is approximately £9,711,030, and it aims to provide visual field and acuity testing services across Great Britain, ensuring all suppliers can deliver services nationwide and consider forming consortiums. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in optician services or related fields. Companies with experience in conducting visual assessments, as well as those that can supply personal protective equipment (PPE) and disinfecting services, are strongly encouraged to apply. The DVLA promotes an inclusive environment, welcoming all suppliers capable of meeting the contract requirements, which could enhance their operational capacity and market presence. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: Description of procurement: 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 (Car/Motorcycle) and Group 2 (Lorry/Bus) Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. Suppliers 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. Description of the modifications Provision of PPE and Disinfecting Services during Covid-19 Pandemic. Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: Provision of PPE and Disinfecting Services during Covid-19 Pandemic. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d7a1ee-ee1c-4255-b887-082e5f0e884d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,711,030 | | 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 - 1 Nov 2020 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d7a1ee-ee1c-4255-b887-082e5f0e884d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d7a1ee-ee1c-4255-b887-082e5f0e884d 1st November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=538841273 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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