Sight Testing and Dispensing of Spectacles to Children and Young People in Special Educational Settings across the South East
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) · NHS and health
In brief
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board (ICB) awarded healthcare work to SeeAbility Ltd on 8 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £15,967,000 excluding VAT.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
The South East Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) sought suitably qualified Providers to deliver at scale sight testing and dispensing of spectacles services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Special Educational Settings (SES) across the region. This procurement was divided into Lots: • Lot 1: Thames Valley - Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West and Berkshire East • Lot 2: Hampshire and Isle of Wight, including North East Hampshire • Lot 3: Kent and Medway • Lot 4: Surrey, including Surrey Heath and Farnham • Lot 5: Sussex At the time of the procurement, the South East comprised six Integrated Care Boards (ICBs). From 1 April 2026,…Read the full description
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Thames Valley - Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West and Berkshire EastWhat this lot covers1) NHS Thames Valley ICB - bringing together Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West and Berkshire East (formerly BOB ICB and part of Frimley ICB) sought to appoint a Prime Provider with the capability and capacity to deliver a continuous, integrated General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in designated Special Educational Settings (SES) across the Thames Valley region (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West and Berkshire East). 2) The contract will be for an initial 5 years (60 months), with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1 x 24 months). Services are expected to commence in 2026. 3) The contract value for the initial term is £2,355,000. The total contract value including the optional two year extension (five years plus two years) is £3,297,000. 4) The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. 5) The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. 6) This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 7) This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. | Healthcare services | £3,297,000 |
Hampshire and Isle of Wight, including North East HampshireWhat this lot covers1) Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, which expanded to include North East Hampshire sought to appoint a Prime Provider with the capability and capacity to deliver a continuous, integrated General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in designated Special Educational Settings (SES) across the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area including North East Hampshire. 2) The contract will be for an initial 5 years (60 months), with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1 x 24 months). Services are expected to commence in 2026. 3) The contract value for the initial term is £2,180,000. The total contract value including the optional two year extension (five years plus two years) is £3,052,000. 4) The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. 5) The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. 6) This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 7) This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. | Healthcare services | £3,052,000 |
Kent and MedwayWhat this lot covers1) NHS Kent and Medway ICB sought to appoint a Prime Provider with the capability and capacity to deliver a continuous, integrated General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in designated Special Educational Settings (SES) across the Kent and Medway area. 2) The contract will be for an initial 5 years (60 months), with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1 x 24 months). Services are expected to commence in 2026. 3) The contract value for the initial term is £3,265,000. The total contract value including the optional two year extension (five years plus two years) is £4,571,000. 4) The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. 5) The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. 6) This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 7) This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. | Healthcare services | £4,571,000 |
Surrey, including Surrey Heath and FarnhamWhat this lot covers1) Surrey and Sussex ICB - bringing together Surrey and Sussex, including Surrey Heath and Farnham sought to appoint a Prime Provider with the capability and capacity to deliver a continuous, integrated General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in designated Special Educational Settings (SES) across Surrey, including the Surrey Heath and Farnham areas. 2) The contract will be for an initial 5 years (60 months), with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1 x 24 months). Services are expected to commence in 2026. 3) The contract value for the initial term is £1,625,000. The total contract value including the optional two year extension (five years plus two years) is £2,275,000. 4) The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. 5) The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. 6) This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 7) This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners | Healthcare services | £2,275,000 |
SussexWhat this lot covers1) Surrey and Sussex ICB - bringing together Surrey and Sussex, including Surrey Heath and Farnham sought to appoint a Prime Provider with the capability and capacity to deliver a continuous, integrated General Ophthalmic Service (GOS) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in designated Special Educational Settings (SES) across the Sussex area. 2) The contract will be for an initial 5 years (60 months), with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1 x 24 months). Services are expected to commence in 2026. 3) The contract value for the initial term is £1,980,000. The total contract value including the optional two year extension (five years plus two years) is £2,772,000. 4) The Services procured through this tender process are healthcare services subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, (PSR), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply. 5) The procurement followed the Competitive Process, in accordance with Regulation 11. 6) This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 7) This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners | Healthcare services | £2,772,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeeAbility Ltd (SME) 6 bids received | Thames Valley - Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West and Berkshire East | £3,297,000 | |
| SeeAbility Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Hampshire and Isle of Wight, including North East Hampshire | £3,052,000 | |
| SeeAbility Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | Kent and Medway | £4,571,000 | |
| SeeAbility Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | Surrey, including Surrey Heath and Farnham | £2,275,000 | |
| SeeAbility Ltd (SME) 4 bids received | Sussex | £2,772,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 000273-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 042717-2026
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From notice 000273-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 January 2026, last updated 8 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.