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title: "Mapping optical businesses"
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# Mapping optical businesses

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccf64ca8-b971-42d8-9690-ed479a747f05

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## Summary

The General Optical Council is looking for a contractor to conduct research on UK optical businesses as part of considering reforms to the Opticians Act 1989. The tender titled "Mapping optical businesses" falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The deadline for tender submission is 24th October 2022, with the contract period running from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. The project location is based in London, with a contract value of £30,000.

This tender by the General Optical Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in the optical industry. Companies that can design and conduct research, analyse results, and produce detailed reports are well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of the open procedure and the contract value of £30,000 make it an attractive opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios and contribute to regulatory discussions in the optical industry, ultimately facilitating potential business growth.

## Notice

We are seeking an analysis of optical businesses to inform our work on possible reform of the Opticians Act 1989. This will involve designing and conducting the research, analysing the findings, and producing a report. The aim of the research is to: build a picture of the size and characteristics of UK optical businesses; assess the benefits and risks these businesses present; and estimate costs of different options for extending business regulation. https://optical.org/en/publications/invitation-to-tender-mapping-optical-businesses/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2e3a52-7285-44ef-b0ba-3c6930a88f42 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2e3a52-7285-44ef-b0ba-3c6930a88f42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de2e3a52-7285-44ef-b0ba-3c6930a88f42
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://optical.org/en/publications/invitation-to-tender-mapping-optical-businesses/

## Notice URLs

- https://optical.org/en/about-us/get-involved/tenders/

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