---
title: "NCC1031 Agreement for the provision of Child Vision Screening Programme for those aged 4-5 in Northumberland."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067773"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# NCC1031 Agreement for the provision of Child Vision Screening Programme for those aged 4-5 in Northumberland.

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067773

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## Summary

The Northumberland County Council has entered the award stage for a procurement process titled "NCC1031 Agreement for the provision of Child Vision Screening Programme for those aged 4-5 in Northumberland." This process falls under the industry category of 'services', specifically catering to community health services and ophthalmologist services. The contract, valued approximately at £184,000, was directly awarded to The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust without competitive bidding. The programme's service delivery will commence on the 1st of September 2026 with an anticipated contract period lasting until the 31st of August 2028, potentially extendable to 2030.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for service providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in community health services and ophthalmology. Although the procurement method used in this case was direct and below the competition threshold, similar future opportunities could favour businesses capable of partnering with government bodies like Northumberland County Council. Large-scale organisations, particularly those adept in health services, stand well-suited to engage with contracting authorities on similar projects. Additionally, understanding the procurement method and proactively identifying upcoming needs in regional healthcare can position firms advantageously for future tenders.

## Notice

Delivery of a childhood vision screening programme to identify children aged 4 to 5 years with impaired sight. It is the Authority's intension to award this contract to an existing provider following direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS184,000. The service will commence on 1st September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028942-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028942-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

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