Pipeline Framework: Provision of Vision Testing Services (PS/21/126)

A pipeline has been launched for Provision of Vision Testing Services (PS/21/126).The contract start Date is 1 April 2025. Approach to market date is 15 January 2024.The Authority requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: DVLA – Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL. Email: mandy.hodgson@dvla.gov.uk (Mandy Hodgson)