NHSE987 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North West - CP
A Tender Notice
by NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- £5M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 27 Mar 2026
- Delivery
- To 29 Apr 2029 (est.)
- Deadline
- 30 Apr 2026 12:00
Related Terms
Location
Merseyside
2 buyers
- NHS England North West Merseyside
Description
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB (the Relevant Authorities) who are undertaking a competition to provide Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in the North West. Contract Start Date: 01 September 2026 Contract End Date: 31 August 2029 The contract term is for a period of 3 years.
Lot Division
| 1 | Greater Manchester
Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Greater Manchester. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: £730,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: £2,190,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. |
| 2 | Cheshire and Merseyside
Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: £641,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: £1,923,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. |
| 3 | Lancashire and South Cumbria
Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 September 2026. Annual Contract value: £418,000 (Total value over 3 year Term: £1,254,000) This is a New Service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) and/ or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12noon on 30 April 2026. |
Award Criteria
| Quality & Innovation | 40.0 |
| Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability | 10.0 |
| Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice | 30.0 |
| Social Value | 10.0 |
| Value | 10.0 |
CPV Codes
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85160000 - Optician services
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Renewals are not available.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
The Relevant Authority has assessed the five key criteria against the service requirements and determined the relative importance of each, as outlined above and in the provider response documentation. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 0988201 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm
Reference
- FTS 028348-2026