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title: "Provision of Testing Services Contract"
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# Provision of Testing Services Contract

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf5d671a-0d17-4113-a6ae-361c8bf292c1

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "Provision of Testing Services Contract", which focuses on optician services, particularly visual field and acuity testing. This tender is in the active stage and is using an open procedure procurement method. The tender period concludes on 10 April 2019, while the contract period is set to commence on 31 January 2020 and run until 30 January 2023. The services should be available nationwide throughout Great Britain, with delivery addresses extending to British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the optometry sector and related service industries. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, with room for consortiums or sub-contracting arrangements to enhance service delivery. Businesses that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in both Group 1 and Group 2 visual field tests, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this procurement. The DVLA emphasises a commitment to open, fair, and transparent procurement, making it an attractive chance for innovative service providers to engage with the public sector.

## Notice

Short description: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cb21b8-7593-4064-9f6c-591e9cb9d949 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 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

- 9 Mar 2019 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cb21b8-7593-4064-9f6c-591e9cb9d949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8cb21b8-7593-4064-9f6c-591e9cb9d949
  9th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swansea:-Optician-services./D787TV834R
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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