--- title: "GB-Shrewsbury: PMCV 012 - Childhood Vision Screening Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-27" --- # GB-Shrewsbury: PMCV 012 - Childhood Vision Screening Service Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6a92f67-331f-499c-8e78-834407f19e53.json) ## Summary The Shropshire Council is initiating a tender process for the "Childhood Vision Screening Service" aimed at delivering a vision screening programme for 4-5 year-old children within the Shropshire Local Authority. This service, classified under health services, has an estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum budget set at £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 23rd March 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2018 for an initial term of three years, with potential extensions available for up to two additional 12-month periods. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in child health and education. Businesses that are well-equipped to deliver screening services and support early intervention for vision-related issues would be especially suited to participate in this tender. By engaging in this contract, companies can contribute to children's health while also expanding their presence in public procurement and establishing long-term relationships with the Shropshire Council. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 27 February 2018 for the following reason: Applicants should note that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006 ('TUPE') will not apply to this contract.This contract is to deliver a vision screening programme to all 4-5 year old (reception age) children who attend a school within the Shropshire Administrative Authority and/or who are residents within Shropshire Local Authority boundaries. The primary aim of the childhood vision screening programme is to identify children aged 4 to 5 years with reduced vision in one eye, enabling timely intervention which gives these children a chance at achieving their full visual potential. The programme will also identify children with impaired sight in both eyes, children with poorer vision in both eyes are usually identified in infancy through other screening programmes (the Neonatal Infant Physical Examination and the Retinopathy of Prematurity screening programmes), or are detected through their symptoms. The contract is initially for a three year period commencing on 1st August 2018 but at the expiry of the Initial Term, the Authority may extend this Contract for further periods of up to 12 months up to a maximum of two extension periods. Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee 'Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations '2006 ('TUPE') may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice in this regard. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426610-cb90-4dc1-902a-7453ff6762be | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY2 6ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2018 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426610-cb90-4dc1-902a-7453ff6762be - 23 Feb 2018 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426610-cb90-4dc1-902a-7453ff6762be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426610-cb90-4dc1-902a-7453ff6762be 27th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-PMCV-012---Childhood-Vision-Screening-Service/A529GXSE2T 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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