--- title: "Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings for Sight tests and Ear checks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-10-13" --- # Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings for Sight tests and Ear checks Buyer: NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ae6b.json) ## Summary NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) is advancing to the planning stage of a procurement process, aiming to offer Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings for sight and ear tests. This initiative falls under the health services category and targets delivery in the South West England region (UKK1). The procurement is part of a wider effort to engage the market prior to commissioning, with the competitive process anticipated following this prior information notice (PIN). Key dates include the deadline for registration questionnaires on 31st October 2025, with a virtual market engagement event to follow on 4th November 2025. This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in ophthalmology and audiology within educational settings. Providers that can deliver person-centred and needs-led sensory check services are ideally positioned to benefit from this engagement exercise. By participating, businesses can help shape service specifications and potentially secure contracts with an annual value of approximately £192,000. This initiative is managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, emphasising collaboration with local stakeholders to optimise service delivery and outcomes. ## Notice NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Boards (BSW ICB) are seeking market engagement with suitably qualified and experienced providers to understand the level of interest in this service and understand the opportunities and barriers in the provision of care within the BSW locality, to assist Commissioners in developing their commissioning approach and service specifications for their Sensory Checks service in Special Educational Settings (SES) for sight testing and ear checks across BSWs locality. BSW ICB invites expressions of interest from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings, in line with the specified requirements. Providers wishing to take part in the market engagement must express an interest within the e-procurement system where providers will be given access to a draft specifications and registration questionnaire. Completed registration questionnaires (available via the portal) should be submitted no later than 4pm Friday, 31st October 2025 via the Microsoft Forms link within the e-procurement system in order to receive an invite to the event. The market engagement event will be held virtually on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at 1pm until 3pm via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to those who express an interest in due course. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Boards (BSW ICB) are seeking market engagement with suitably qualified and experienced providers to understand the level of interest in this service and understand the opportunities and barriers in the provision of care within the BSW locality, to assist Commissioners in developing their commissioning approach and service specifications for their Sensory Checks service in Special Educational Settings (SES) for sight testing and ear checks across BSWs locality. The services must be person centred with reasonable adjustments and create a supportive needs-led environment to meet the needs of individual children and young people. The sight testing service will provide in-school sight testing and dispensing to all children and young people in residential and day SES and comprises of: * Annual sight tests, unless a more frequent interval is clinically indicated. * Offering corrective lenses where required. * Manage prompt and appropriate onward referral into appropriate established care pathways if further checks or treatment are required. * Providing access for any parents/carers/guardians to attend the sight test and selection of frames if they wish to do so. * Provide an eye health outcome and vision report. * Working closely with SES staff to ensure the service flexibly aligns with school capacity and schedules. * Engage with: o the SES school staff o parents/carers/guardians o children and young people attending the SES o Commissioners o the local eye health network (where they exist) o local optical committees The ear checks service will provide in-school ear checks for all children and young people attending special residential schools and colleges and comprises of: * A hearing check twice during their school career with at least two years between checks (max. 3). * Early identification of potential ear-related problems (hearing loss, ear infections, occluding wax). * Effective monitoring of the overall health of their ears, including checking for the presence of any infections, blockages, or abnormalities * Timely intervention and appropriate management to ensure optimal ear health and support the children and young people's overall well-being and adjustments. * Prompt and appropriate onward referral of potential issues ensuring timely initiation of tests and treatment. * Provide appropriate information and advice to parents/carers/legal guardians, schools and colleges. * Provide close collaboration with school staff, parents, and carers to understand the individual child's specific needs. Further details can be found in the draft specifications via the expression of interest route. The anticipated annual contract value of the services is PS192,000. BSW ICB invites expressions of interest from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sensory Checks in Special Educational Settings, in line with the specified requirements. Providers wishing to take part in the market engagement must express an interest within the e-procurement system where providers will be given access to a draft specifications and registration questionnaire. Completed registration questionnaires (available via the portal) should be submitted no later than 4pm Friday, 31st October 2025 via the Microsoft Forms link within the e-procurement system in order to receive an invite to the event. The market engagement event will be held virtually on Tuesday, 4th November 2025 at 1pm until 3pm via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to those who express an interest in due course. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064850-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | CHIPPENHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN15 1GG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Chippenham Monkton | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2025 at 14:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064850-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bsw.icb.nhs.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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