NHSE986 - Eye Testing in Special Education Settings in North East and Cumbria - CP
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board · NHS and health
In brief
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board awarded healthcare work to FCJ Opticals Ltd on 31 July 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 - North CumbriaWhat this lot coversThis is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process. This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care 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. Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in North Cumbria. Contract Start Date: 01 December 2026 Contract End Date: 30 November 2029 The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Annual Contract value: £26,874 (Total value over 3 year Term: £134,369) This is a New Service. Additional information: The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. | Healthcare services | — |
Lot 2 - Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle GatesheadWhat this lot coversThis is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process. This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care 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. Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle Gateshead. Contract Start Date: 01 December 2026 Contract End Date: 30 November 2029 The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Annual Contract value: £277,910 (Total value over 3 year Term: £1,386,552) This is a New Service. | Healthcare services | — |
Lot 3 - Durham and Tees and SunderlandWhat this lot coversThis is an INTENTION TO AWARD Notice following The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 - Competitive Process. This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care 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. Provision of Eye Testing Services in Special Education Settings (SES) in Durham and Tees and Sunderland. Contract Start Date: 01 December 2026 Contract End Date: 30 November 2029 The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Annual Contract value: Annual Contract value: £283,221 (Total value over 3 year Term: £1,416,104) This is a New Service. | Healthcare services | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCJ Opticals Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Lot 1 - North Cumbria | £134,369 | |
| FCJ Opticals Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Lot 2 - Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Newcastle Gateshead | £1,386,552 | |
| FCJ Opticals Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Lot 3 - Durham and Tees and Sunderland | £1,416,104 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 038133-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 075077-2026
- Contract notice (update) · notice 090381-2026
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From notice 038133-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 April 2026, last updated 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.