PURCH2639 - PPE1002911 Direct Award for the Provision of Ophthalmology service

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process titled "PURCH2639 - PPE1002911 Direct Award for the Provision of Ophthalmology service" within the education sector. This tender, granted through a limited procurement method citing extreme urgency, specifically Regulations 2015-33 (1) (C), involves the delivery of ophthalmology services in the UKM82 region. The contract, valued at £300,000, was awarded to Optivet Referrals Ltd, and was officially signed on 6th February 2025.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those with expertise in ophthalmology. SMEs, like Optivet Referrals Ltd, are well-suited for such opportunities given the contract’s focus on quality and cost-effectiveness, each weighted at 50%. The successful bidder will provide ophthalmology services for one year, demonstrating that businesses capable of responding to urgent needs can find substantial contracts in the public sector.