QHM-2025-9685 EGE Hall

" This process falls within the healthcare services industry category and takes place in Sunderland within the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached its conclusion with the award of the contract. Originally published as an intention to award notice on 4th August 2025, the contract became effective from 1st April 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2026.

The contract, valued at £2,920, was awarded through a direct award process under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, bypassing the traditional call for competition. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for optician service providers, particularly those with a strong track record in delivering healthcare-related services. Given the direct award approach, existing providers in the healthcare services sector who have successfully met stringent contractual standards are especially well-positioned.

Businesses with an established presence and capabilities within the healthcare industry—such as large-scale optician service providers—are suitably aligned to take advantage of such procurement contracts, which emphasize high-quality delivery and cost-effectiveness. This process reflects a growing trend towards selecting suppliers with proven performance and ensures continued opportunities for capable providers to secure future contracts in a stable regulatory environment.