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Provision of Eyecare Services at HMP Swansea

Swansea Bay University Health Board · awardUpdate, contractUpdate

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 16:27.

Opportunity overview

Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£1
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Apr 2026
Award ID
060163-2026-SBU-DAP2-62618-1
Status
active
Location
Maidstone, UKJ46, ME141PF, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services
  • CPV85121281 — Ophthalmologist services

Lots

  • Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract. The service will provide an ophthalmic services for men at HMP Swansea, in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB). The provision will include a full range of NHS services within the constraints of prison regime and escort arrangements and will be scheduled for an appointment if any of the following apply: -the patient has spectacles that are missing -the patient has unexplained headaches, following assessment by a doctor -the patient presents with an eye problem that requires investigation -following referral from another health professional -the patient requests an optical check, and the minimum recall interval decided at their last examination has passed -the patient requests an optical check due to a deterioration in their vision. The service to be accredited to deliver WGOS 2 eye health examinations, therefore all optometrists should be able to provide WGOS 1 and 2 whilst on site. WGOS 3-5 require additional qualifications and, thus, can only be provided by suitably qualified practitioners. This notice is a contract award under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 to The Prison Opticians Company LTD, Second Floor County House, 35 Earl Street Maidstone, ME14 1PF.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SBU-DAP2-62618
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85121281
Description
Ophthalmologist services

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract. The service will provide an ophthalmic services for men at HMP Swansea, in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB). The provision will include a full range of NHS services within the constraints of prison regime and escort arrangements and will be scheduled for an appointment if any of the following apply: -the patient has spectacles that are missing -the patient has unexplained headaches, following assessment by a doctor -the patient presents with an eye problem that requires investigation -following referral from another health professional -the patient requests an optical check, and the minimum recall interval decided at their last examination has passed -the patient requests an optical check due to a deterioration in their vision. The service to be accredited to deliver WGOS 2 eye health examinations, therefore all optometrists should be able to provide WGOS 1 and 2 whilst on site. WGOS 3-5 require additional qualifications and, thus, can only be provided by suitably qualified practitioners. This notice is a contract award under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 to The Prison Opticians Company LTD, Second Floor County House, 35 Earl Street Maidstone, ME14 1PF.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85121281
Description
Ophthalmologist services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL18

Delivery Location

Description
HMP Swansea

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-183819

Identifier

Legal Name
Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Street Address
1 Talbot Gateway BaglanEnergy Park
Locality
Neath Port Talbot
Region
UK
Postal Code
SA12 7BR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Kate Saunders

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 2
Name
the prison opticians company
Id
GB-FTS-95381

Identifier

Legal Name
the prison opticians company

Address

Street Address
County House, 35 Earl Street
Locality
Maidstone
Region
UKJ46
Postal Code
ME141PF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
High Court
Id
GB-FTS-111

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Address

Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079477501

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
060163-2026-SBU-DAP2-62618-1
Title
Provision of Eyecare Services at HMP Swansea
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-95381
Name
the prison opticians company

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
060163-2026-SBU-DAP2-62618-1
Award ID
060163-2026-SBU-DAP2-62618-1
Title
Provision of Eyecare Services at HMP Swansea
Status
active
Date Signed
27 Apr 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85121281
Description
Ophthalmologist services

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85100000
Description
Health services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL18

Delivery Location

Description
HMP Swansea

Value

Amount
1
Currency
GBP

Period

Duration In Days
1,800

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.
Rationale
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Direct Award Process 2 confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Neath Port Talbot · UK · SA12 7BR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL18

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 037940-2026award, contract ·
  2. 060163-2026awardUpdate, contractUpdate ·