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title: "Provision of Vision Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8ecc98b-1821-4c49-b112-793d57e06b17"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DVLA"
published: "2019-03-11"
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# Provision of Vision Testing Services

Buyer: DVLA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8ecc98b-1821-4c49-b112-793d57e06b17

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently engaged in an active tender for the "Provision of Vision Testing Services". This procurement falls under the optician services category and is set to provide national coverage across Great Britain. The tender period concludes on 17 September 2018, while the contract itself is scheduled to run from 1 March 2019 to 21 February 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a contract value of £19,100.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses in the optometry and healthcare sectors. Companies capable of delivering visual acuity and visual field testing services are encouraged to participate, particularly those that could form consortiums with SMEs to meet the national service requirements set by the DVLA. The emphasis on collaboration with smaller firms signals an inclusive approach, enhancing prospects for diverse providers to engage in this public procurement.

## Notice

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/cb2f3cec-fd68-48d1-9b43-8b752eba6fe2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 21 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,100 |
| 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

- 11 Mar 2019 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2f3cec-fd68-48d1-9b43-8b752eba6fe2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2f3cec-fd68-48d1-9b43-8b752eba6fe2
  11th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=382455712
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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