Low Vision Aids

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process to award a contract for "Low Vision Aids" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) direct award process C. Classified under optician services (CPV code: 85160000), this service-based contract involves the provision of Low Vision Aid services. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026.

Following a formal contract award on 14 February 2025, the awarded provider will be compensated based on the activities conducted according to the Local Prices schedule of the contract. This tender is located in the UKK2 region, covering Dorset, and the procurement stage is in the Award phase. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optician services, particularly those capable of providing Low Vision Aid services.

The direct award process ensures a streamlined procurement method, where the selected provider is compensated based on service activity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector, especially those with a focus on low vision and optician services, would be well-suited to compete in similar contracts in the future, benefiting from the set prices per activity structure and the stability offered by working under NHS protocols.