--- title: "PROVISION OF OPTOMETRY SERVICES FOR HMP CARDIFF" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078673" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078673" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078673.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078673.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "Cardiff and Vale University Health Board" published: "2026-10-13" --- # PROVISION OF OPTOMETRY SERVICES FOR HMP CARDIFF Buyer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078673 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078673) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078673.json) ## Summary Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to commission comprehensive optometry services for people held at HMP Cardiff. The work includes routine and clinically necessary eye examinations and sight tests, diagnosis and management of visual and ocular conditions, supplying spectacles where clinically required, and referral to secondary-care ophthalmology when appropriate. The provider will run regular clinics on site and supply the equipment and consumables needed to deliver the service. It will work with prison healthcare teams to support coordinated care, continuity and accurate clinical records. The purpose is to improve access to eye care, address unmet needs, support early diagnosis and treatment, and improve prisoners’ health and wellbeing. Delivery is at HMP Cardiff in Cardiff. This is at the planning stage: the Health Board has stated its intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It expects to use the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime for Wales. The expected date for the next procurement notice is 23 November 2026; this is a planned publication date, not a response deadline. The planned contract is for one year, with options to extend for two further years in 12-month increments at the Health Board’s discretion. The stated value is £32,400. The procurement is presented as one lot. The Health Board’s relevant PCIC Clinical Board decision-makers will make the award decision. This planned service is suited to an optometry provider able to deliver regular, patient-centred clinics in a custodial setting and manage a varied range of routine and clinically necessary eye-care needs. Suppliers should be prepared to provide qualified professional expertise, clinic equipment and consumables, conduct examinations, manage visual and ocular conditions, supply spectacles when clinically required, and refer patients to secondary-care ophthalmology where appropriate. Experience working collaboratively with prison healthcare teams would support the required care pathways and continuity of care. Delivery also calls for accurate clinical record keeping and compliance with relevant professional, clinical and regulatory standards. The Health Board intends contract management and performance monitoring to support safe, effective, high-quality care. Suppliers can use the planning period to assess their ability to mobilise on site and meet these service requirements. ## Notice Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a provider to deliver comprehensive optometry services at HMP Cardiff, including eye examinations, diagnosis and management of visual and ocular conditions, provision of spectacles where required, and referrals to secondary care. The service will support equitable access to high-quality eye care for prisoners and contribute to improved health and well-being outcomes within the custodial setting. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to commission a provider to deliver comprehensive optometry services at HMP Cardiff for an initial contract period of 1 year, with the option to extend for 2 further years in 12-month increments at the Health Board's discretion. The service will provide timely access to routine and clinically necessary eye care for the prison population, including sight tests, assessment and management of visual and ocular conditions, provision of spectacles where clinically required, and referral to secondary care ophthalmology services when appropriate. The successful provider will deliver regular on-site clinics, supplying all necessary equipment, consumables and professional expertise to undertake examinations and provide patient-centred care. The provider will be expected to work collaboratively with prison healthcare teams to support effective care pathways, continuity of care and accurate clinical record keeping. The service aims to improve visual health outcomes for prisoners, many of whom have unmet eye care needs on entry to custody. By supporting early diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of eye conditions, the service will contribute to improved health, wellbeing and participation in education, rehabilitation and daily activities within the prison environment. Services must be delivered in accordance with relevant professional, clinical and regulatory standards and will be subject to contract management and performance monitoring arrangements to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096508-2026 | | 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 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,400 | | 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 | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Postcode area | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85160000 - Optician services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2026 at 12:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096508-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=171663 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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