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title: "Special Schools Eye Care Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-11-12"
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# Special Schools Eye Care Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d94c9d47-7527-4a1a-b1d8-2198f76fa807

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## Summary

NHS England recently awarded a contract for the "Special Schools Eye Care Service," which involves the production of silicone heads for training purposes with Dispensing Opticians. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Specialist optical instruments," with a budget of £40,000. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold. The contract period started on 1st April 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, and the delivery address was located in England, United Kingdom. The award was made on 31st March 2020, with the contract being published on 12th November 2021.

This tender represents a potential business opportunity for SMEs operating in the optical goods and healthcare training sectors. Companies that specialise in manufacturing training equipment for eye care professionals or similar products would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with NHS England could lead to further contracts in the healthcare domain, making it a valuable avenue for growth and collaboration for eligible suppliers.

## Notice

Production of 8 x silicone heads for training purposes with Dispensing Opticians

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691cf24-695b-4675-a495-5937c5004800 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RMFX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691cf24-695b-4675-a495-5937c5004800
- 16 Apr 2021 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc56b97-ce8b-4c33-ac9f-9fecf72da1c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2691cf24-695b-4675-a495-5937c5004800
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc56b97-ce8b-4c33-ac9f-9fecf72da1c8
  16th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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