University Hospitals Birmingham Eyecare Voucher Provision

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is seeking a supplier to provide an occupational eyecare service for its employees across Birmingham and Solihull, with an estimated contract value of £365,000 excluding VAT.

The service will cover eye and eyesight testing alongside the provision of appropriate eyewear for employees using display screen equipment, staff requiring prescription protective eyewear and corporate drivers.

The provision will support UHB in meeting its statutory responsibilities under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, as amended, and related legislation.

Key Service Requirements

The successful supplier will be required to provide an occupational eyecare service incorporating:

• Eye and eyesight testing
• Appropriate eyewear for display screen equipment users
• Prescription protective eyewear
• Eyecare provision for corporate drivers
• An online booking and voucher hub
• A network of affiliated optometrists across the West Midlands
• An employee helpline
• Quarterly management information reporting

The service will therefore require both an accessible digital system for employees and a suitable optometrist network capable of supporting UHB’s workforce across the region.

Contract Information

Buyer: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Deadline: 7 October 2026 at 12:00

Enquiry Deadline: 23 September 2026 at 12:00

Contract Value: £365,000 excluding VAT (£438,000 including VAT)

Delivery Length: Five years from 7 January 2027 to 6 January 2032, with two optional 12-month extensions potentially taking the contract to 6 January 2034

Reference: C467897

Contract Locations: Birmingham and Solihull

CPV Classifications: 33730000 – Eye care products and corrective lenses; 85147000 – Company health services

Tender Link: Click here

Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Atamis / Health Family portal and submissions may be made in English.

Evaluation Criteria

UHB will select the Most Advantageous Tender using the following published weightings:

• Technical Questionnaire – 50%
• Commercial Questionnaire – 40%
• Social Value – 10%

The estimated award decision date is 30 October 2026.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

The service will support UHB in discharging its statutory duties under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, as amended, together with related legislation.

Further specific regulatory or compliance requirements are not disclosed within the information provided.

Procurement Procedure

The opportunity is being conducted through an open procedure.

The initial contract will run for five years, with UHB retaining the option to extend the arrangement through two additional 12-month periods.

The opportunity provides a longer-term contract for occupational health and eyecare suppliers capable of combining clinical provision with digital voucher management and access to a network of optometrists. The requirement covers several areas of workforce eyecare, including display screen equipment users, protective eyewear and corporate drivers.

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