Eye Care Services

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Display Screen Eye Care Services, classified under CPV code 85160000 (Optician services). The contract was awarded to Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited through a Direct Award process via the CCS Framework RM6182 lot 5. This initiative is aimed at fulfilling the Council's legal obligations under Health and Safety Executive guidelines to employees who use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regularly.

The service includes providing an eye test for DSE users and supplying glasses if needed for such work. The tender process has concluded, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2028. The total contract value is £30,000, with services being rendered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender, offering guaranteed business to the awarded supplier, presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for companies like SMEs specialising in optician services and workplace health initiatives. Organisations with expertise in occupational health services can leverage this contract to establish long-term partnerships with public sector entities, thereby enhancing their market reputation and operational footprint in the region. The direct award method underscores the importance of having established frameworks and recognisable expertise, further encouraging similar businesses to engage in procurement frameworks to facilitate competitive tendering processes in the future.