NHSE986 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North East and Cumbria - CP

A Tender Notice
by NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
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Sector
HEALTH
Published
27 Apr 2026
Delivery
To 25 May 2029 (est.)
Deadline
26 May 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Sunderland

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to provide Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in the North East and North Cumbria. Contract Start Date: 01 November 2026 Contract End Date: 31 October 2029 The contract term is for a period of 3 years. The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot Division

1 North Cumbria

Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in North Cumbria. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 November 2026. Annual Contract value: £26,874 (Total value over 3 year Term: £134,369) 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 26 May 2026.

Award Criteria
Quality and Innovation 40.0
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30.0
Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 10.0
Social Value 10.0
Value 10.0
2 Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle Gateshead

Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle Gateshead. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 November 2026. Annual Contract value: £277,910 (Total value over 3 year Term: £1,386,552) 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 26 May 2026.

Award Criteria
Quality & Innovation 40.0
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30.0
Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 10.0
Social Value 10.0
Value 10.0
3 Durham and Tees and Sunderland

Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Durham and Tees and Sunderland. The contract term is for a period of 3 years commencing on 01 November 2026. Annual Contract value: £283,221 (Total value over 3 year Term: £1,416,104) 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 26 May 2026.

Award Criteria
Quality and Innovation 40.0
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 30.0
Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 10.0
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.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

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 038133-2026

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