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title: "14,180,000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ab"
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# 14,180,000

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ab

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, through the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, has initiated a procurement process for the Provision of Vision Testing Services. This falls under the services category, specifically for optician services. Interested suppliers were given notice through a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with a Supplier Day scheduled for 20th & 21st September 2023. Suppliers must express interest by 7th September 2023. DVLA plans to begin the procurement process in January 2024.

This tender opportunity for Provision of Vision Testing Services by DVLA presents a chance for opticians and optometry businesses to provide visual field and visual acuity testing services for driver fitness assessments. Suppliers capable of delivering these services nationwide in Great Britain are sought. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could form consortiums or engage in subcontracting. The anticipated procurement method aims to centralize supplier management for DVLA's customer base.

## Notice

Original FTS reference - Notice reference: 2023/S 000-024951 The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to forewarn interested suppliers of this requirement and highlight that we plan to hold a 'Supplier Day' for the purpose of market sounding and to enable DVLA to describe and develop our proposed requirements. The virtual Supplier Day has been scheduled for the 20th & 21st September 2023 and will be held via MS Teams. Interested suppliers must express their interest via e-mail to the named contact :- I.1) Name and addresses (please identify all contracting authorities responsible for the procedure) Adam.Cattroll@dvla.gov.uk & Mandy.Hodgson@dvla.gov.uk By 14:00 hours on 7th SEPTEMBER 2023 quoting reference PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services. Following the Supplier Day, DVLA will review their strategy, and anticipates commencing a procurement with the publication of a Notice in Find a Tender Service and Contracts Finder in January 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 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. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025815-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 12:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025815-2023
- 24 Aug 2023 at 12:17 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024951-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk

## Provenance

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