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title: "NHSWYICB - Kirklees Health & Care Partnership - Low Vision Aids Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ffa5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# NHSWYICB - Kirklees Health & Care Partnership - Low Vision Aids Service

Buyer: NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ffa5

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## Summary

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB), through the Kirklees Health & Care Partnership, has finalised the awarding of a contract to provide Low Vision Aids services. This healthcare-related tender, classified under CPV 85100000, aligns with their ongoing commitment to enhance community health services across the West Yorkshire region. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and culminated in awarding this service requirement by 27 April 2026. Notably, the contract period extends from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2029. This contract not only highlights the overarching strategy of engaging multiple providers to broaden service delivery but also ensures these services are accessible to the broader population of North Kirklees.

The awarding of this contract presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in ophthalmological and optometric services, especially those with a focus on low vision aids. With Apex Eye and Visioncare Ltd, Akhtar Vision Group LTD, Samreen Uppal Limited, and Swys Optical Ltd among the selected providers, businesses can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in healthcare services. By participating in such tenders, smaller firms can contribute significantly to the provision of specialised healthcare services, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and specialised training, like low vision accreditation, to meet the evolving needs of patients. This initiative not only promises business growth but also amplifies the impact these enterprises have within the community by improving healthcare access and patient choice.

## Notice

Deliver a Low Vision Aids service to the eligible population of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board through Kirklees Health & Care Partnership as the Contracting Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Direct Award Process B process. The Contracting Authority: NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board intends to award the contract to multiple providers for the provision of Low Vision Aids Service. The Authority is publishing this notice in Find a Tender in accordance with the NHS Provider Selection Regime.

Contract term: 01/04/2026 - 30/09/2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053800-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AKHTAR VISION GROUP; APEX EYE AND VISIONCARE; SAMREEN UPPAL; SWYS OPTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053800-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000466-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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