--- title: "NHSE987 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North West - CP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059333" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059333" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059333.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059333.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST" published: "2026-03-27" --- # NHSE987 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North West - CP Buyer: NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059333 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059333) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059333.json) ## Summary The public procurement process, led by NHS England - North West, focuses on providing Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings across the North West of England. This tender is classified under the Health and social work services industry category. Currently in the tender stage, with NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB acting as relevant authorities, the contract is valued at £5,367,000 and spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The process employs an open procurement method and is covered by GPA regulations. Interested suppliers must submit their competition responses by 12 noon on 30th April 2026 through the Atamis electronic tendering tool. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in optician services or with experience in special educational settings, to expand their operations. With a focus on quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities, this contract presents a robust platform for organisations committed to social value and improving access to essential services. Given the substantial contract value and the opportunity to serve multiple regions, businesses that can demonstrate integration, collaboration, and service sustainability are well-suited to pursue this opportunity. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB (the Relevant Authorities) who are undertaking a competition to provide Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in the North West. Contract Start Date: 01 September 2026 Contract End Date: 31 August 2029 The contract term is for a period of 3 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Greater Manchester Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Greater Manchester. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS730,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS2,190,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation. Lot 2 - Cheshire and Merseyside Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS641,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,923,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation. Lot 3 - Lancashire and South Cumbria Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: PS418,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,254,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. Additional information: The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028348-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,367,000 | | Lots value | £5,367,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 4BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Festival Gardens | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85160000 - Optician services ## Release History - 27 Mar 2026 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028348-2026 - 3 Sep 2025 at 13:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053553-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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