---
title: "QHM-2025-9626 Blink Eyewear"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0580fa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-08-28"
---

# QHM-2025-9626 Blink Eyewear

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0580fa

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, seeking optician services under the title "QHM-2025-9626 Blink Eyewear." This tender was classified under the CPV code 85160000, related to optometry services, and fell under the services category. The tender, based in Sunderland, UK, progressed through the Provider Selection Regime, with contract awards being secured under Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The process employed a direct award method without prior publication, signifying a limited procurement approach. The contract was formally awarded on 16th July 2025, with its efficacy commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, valued at £2,119.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for established providers like Blink Eyewear, which was awarded the contract given their capability in meeting all key criteria and standards. Such contracts are ideal for businesses capable of fulfilling stringent regulatory requirements and those experienced in healthcare provisions within the optometry sector. Organisations already serving within the NHS framework or those with robust infrastructure to deliver high-quality optician services would be well-positioned to engage competitively in this domain. The opportunity to extend services across multiple UK regions enhances operational scale and market penetration for successful bidders.

## Notice

Optometry Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Optometry Services The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS2119. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 15/08/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051967-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,119 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLINK EYEWEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 12:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051967-2025
- 4 Aug 2025 at 19:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045895-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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