--- title: "Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-03-17" --- # Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings. Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a52b.json) ## Summary The contracting process being initiated by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board involves the procurement of sight testing and dispensing spectacles services in educational settings for children with special educational needs and disabilities. This process falls under the Health services category, aiming to enhance healthcare provision across various London regions, including North East, North Central, North West, South East and South West London. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions from interested parties set for 27th October 2025. The contracts are expected to commence in June 2026, initially for three years, with potential for extension up to six years, managed through an open procurement procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optometry and healthcare services, particularly those capable of responding to the needs of SEND pupils in special educational settings. Providers with infrastructure to conduct in-person clinics, adhering to professional and clinical standards, are encouraged to participate. The process prioritises quality over price, offering a lucrative opportunity tailor-made for suppliers who can deliver innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Additionally, engaging with this tender could foster long-term partnerships within the education sector and local community, supporting both service delivery and public health initiatives. ## Notice The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings. ### Lot Information North East London Integrated Care Board - City & Hackney, Newham & Tower Hamlets The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North East London Integrated Care Board - City & Hackney, Newham & Tower Hamlets (Lot 1). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted The lifetime Value of the contract is PS749,871 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. North East London Integrated Care Board - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North East London Integrated Care Board - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest (Lot 2). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,049,129 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. North Central London Integrated Care Board - Barnet, Enfield & Haringey The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North Central London Integrated Care Board - Barnet, Enfield & Haringey (Lot 3). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,070,829 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. North Central London Integrated Care Board - Camden & Islington The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North Central London Integrated Care Board - Camden & Islington (Lot 4). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS446,674 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. North West London Integrated Care Board - Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North West London Integrated Care Board - Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster (Lot 5). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS675,687 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. North West London Integrated Care Board - Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon & Hounslow The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for North West London Integrated Care Board - Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon & Hounslow (Lot 6). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS2,634,710 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. South East London Integrated Care Board - Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings South East London Integrated Care Board - Bexley, Bromley & Greenwich (Lot 7). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,158,768 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. South East London Integrated Care Board - Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings South East London Integrated Care Board - Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham (Lot 8). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,087,520 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. South West London Integrated Care Board - Kingston, Richmond & Wandsworth The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings for South West London Integrated Care Board - Kingston, Richmond & Wandsworth (Lot 9). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS752,025 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. South West London Integrated Care Board - Croydon, Merton & Sutton The notice relates to Sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in special educational settings South West London Integrated Care Board - Croydon, Merton & Sutton (Lot 10). This notice is an intention to award a contract under The Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using a competitive process. The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. The lifetime Value of the contract is PS1,587,043 for 6 years. The contract will start on 01 June 2026 and end 31 May 2032. Options: The Contract will commence on 01 June 2026 for an initial period of 3 years. The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. Renewal: The Contract may be extended for an additional period of 3 years, at the sole discretion of the Authority. The total term of the contract will be 6 years if the extension is enacted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024203-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,680,224 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £11,212,256 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Additional buyers | NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD; NHS NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD; NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD; NHS SOUTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | E15 5HJ | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEEABILITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024203-2026 - 30 Sep 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060985-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://nclhealthandcare.org.uk/ - https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.nwlondonicb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.selondonics.org/icb/ - https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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