Tender: Sight Testing and Spectacle Dispensing for Children in Special Educational Settings – South West (Devon, Cornwall & IOS; BNSSG; Gloucestershire)

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NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of BNSSG, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall & Isles of Scilly (CIOS) Integrated Care Boards is seeking a supplier for sight testing and dispensing of spectacles to children and young people in special educational settings across the South West region, covering Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (IOS), Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) and Gloucestershire ICBs. The procurement is split into two lots (Lot 1: BNSSG and Gloucestershire; Lot 2: Devon and CIOS) and will use a competitive open Invitation to Tender process; contracts run for 3 years and 5 months (inclusive of mobilisation) with a possible extension of up to 2 years, with contract commencement on 01 April 2027 and service delivery from 01 September 2027. Annual contract values are stated at £306,000 for Lot 1 (total maximum £1,530,000 including extension) and £350,000 for Lot 2 (total maximum £1,750,000 including extension). ITT responses must be returned by 12 noon on 10 December 2026. This exercise is being carried out by SCW on behalf of the Commissioner; SCW and the Commissioner may be subject to restructuring during the procurement and bidders will be informed of any administrative changes.