---
title: "Public consultation platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b744"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Public consultation platform

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b744

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## Summary

The General Optical Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, is seeking to procure a public consultation platform to collect and analyse stakeholder views on policy proposals. The procurement process is in the tender phase and is being conducted via an open competition method below the threshold. Located in London, this opportunity is within the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, and Internet support. The full budget for the five-year contract is capped at £60,000, including VAT. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 17:00 on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. Queries can be directed to Marie Bunby, Policy Manager, via standards@optical.org by 1 July 2026.

This tender offers a prime opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the IT services sector to enhance their business growth by providing a reliable, secure, and efficient consultation platform. Companies with a strong track record in qualitative survey analysis tools stand to gain, as the tender requires demonstrable experience in delivering similar platforms. The contract period begins on 2 November 2026, providing ample time for businesses to prepare their proposals and align their operational capabilities to meet the award criteria, which focus on proposal quality, relevant experience, and cost-effective delivery within specified timelines.

## Notice

1. We are looking to commission a safe, secure and reliable public consultation platform which will allow us to collate and analyse views of stakeholders on policy proposals through consultation. 2. Our statement of essential and desirable requirements is set out in annex 1. 3. We have an approved budget of up to a total cost of PS60,000 including VAT and all other contractor costs for a five-year contract. Proposals over PS60,000 will not be considered. 4. The deadline for tenders is 17:00 on Wednesday 22 July.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057233-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057233-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057233-2026
  17th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=644754
  Invitation to tender for public consultation platform. Please refer to annex 1 for requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optical.org
- https://optical.org/about-us/tenders.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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