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Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is seeking to establish a Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sight testing service within Special Education Settings in the North East and North Cumbria. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage after initially being tagged under planning. The project's main industry category is services, specifically optician services.
Interested parties are required to respond to a Request for Information by noon on 26 August 2025. Communications regarding this tender exercise are being managed electronically via the Atamis portal, ensuring streamlined interactions between the contracting authority and potential providers. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and optician services, particularly those experienced in adapting services to meet the needs of children and young people in educational environments.
Companies that can demonstrate capacity and innovation in these areas may find growth and collaboration opportunities by participating in this tender process. The buyer, NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is a public authority, providing chances for businesses looking to strengthen their public sector partnerships and expand their service reach within the UK health industry.
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: PS26,874 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS134,369) 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.
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: PS277,910 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,386,552) 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.
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: PS283,221 (Total value over 3 year Term: PS1,416,104) 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.
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