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The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children.\nThe contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance.\nIf you believe your organisation can provide the full set of requirements of the Child Vision Screening Service, please register on the e-Tendering portal using the link above to access the MSP documentation and submit your Expression of Interest response.\nThe deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response is 1pm, on Thursday 3rd September 2026.\nIt is anticipated that provider assessments will be completed between 9th September and 23rd September 2026.\nThe contract Commencement Date will be confirmed with the awarded supplier but it is expected to be within the school year.", "amendments": [ { "id": "1", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "oldValue": { "text": "Value excluding VAT: £553,000" }, "newValue": { "text": "Value excluding VAT: £395,000" }, "where": { "section": "II.1.5)", "label": "II.1.5)" } } ] } ] }, "parties": [ { "name": "London Borough of Brent", "id": "GB-FTS-3165", "identifier": { "legalName": "London Borough of Brent" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way", "locality": "Wembley", "region": "UKI72", "postalCode": "HA9 0FJ", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Mr Bhavin Mistry", "telephone": "+44 2089373615", "email": "corporate.procurement@brent.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.brent.gov.uk/", "buyerProfile": "http://www.brent.gov.uk/" } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-3165", "name": "London Borough of Brent" }, "language": "en" }, { "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9a1", "id": "096305-2026", "date": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "tag": [ "award", "contract" ], "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 22/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.\nWritten representations should be sent to corporate.procurement@brent.gov.uk\nAward decision-makers by Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy on 08/10/2026, https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7854\nAny declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed - No conflicts were declared\nThe criteria and weightings applied were settled and published to the market on 20/08/2026, before the assessment was carried out, and were as follows together with the rationale:\nQuality and innovation - 30%\nPrimary purpose of the service is to identify visual impairment and amblyopia early and accurately. The quality of screening, clinical leadership, workforce expertise, referral processes and adherence to guidance are critical to achieving the intended outcomes. Innovation is also important to improve uptake, accessibility, follow-up and service effectiveness. As poor-quality screening could result in missed diagnoses and poorer outcomes for children, this criterion carries the greatest weighting.\nValue - 20%\nThe Council has a responsibility to secure value for money and ensure public funds are used efficiently. However, cost should not outweigh service quality or clinical effectiveness. A moderate weighting ensures providers demonstrate efficient use of resources and sustainable delivery models while maintaining high standards of care and performance.\nIntegration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%\nStrong partnership working is essential to ensure children move seamlessly from screening into assessment and treatment services. The provider must work effectively with schools, families, community eye care providers and hospital services, while maintaining workforce capacity and service continuity throughout the contract. Given the importance of referral pathways, continuity of care and long-term service resilience, this criterion receives a high weighting.\nImproving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20%\nAs a universal screening programme, equitable access is fundamental. The provider must be able to achieve high coverage across all schools, support children who miss screening opportunities, reduce barriers faced by diverse communities and ensure parents can make informed choices.\tThis weighting reflects Brent's commitment to reducing health inequalities and ensuring all eligible children benefit from timely identification of vision problems.\nSocial value - 20%\nSocial value is an important consideration and may provide additional benefits for Brent residents through community engagement, environmental sustainability, local employment opportunities and eye health promotion. In this service, these benefits are supplementary to the core objective of delivering a safe, effective and accessible vision screening service. Consequently, this criterion receives the lowest weighting.\nRationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria -\nQuality and Innovation, Score 5/5 = 30%\nThe Provider has experience of offering a high-quality, HCPC registered Orthoptist led vision screening service with an established track record of delivering comparable services. Through its delivery of the school vision screening programme in another London borough, the provider has demonstrated robust clinical governance, effective referral pathways, quality assurance processes and adherence to UK National screening Committee, British and Irish Orthoptic Society guidance. This provides assurance that the provider has the capability and experience to deliver a safe, effective and high-quality service for Brent residents.\nValue, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider demonstrated strong value for money through an established and efficient service delivery model led by experienced orthoptists, existing systems and proven operational processes. The provider's experience of delivering a comparable programme at scale provides confidence that the service can be delivered effectively while maintaining quality, performance and efficient use of public resources.\nIntegration, collaboration and service sustainability, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider has experience of effective partnership working through its experience of delivering integrated vision screening services involving schools, families, primary care and specialist eye care services. The provider has established referral pathways, communication processes and governance arrangements that support continuity of care and timely access to treatment. In addition, the provider has demonstrated organisational resilience, workforce expertise and business continuity arrangements that support the long-term sustainability of the service.\nImproving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider has experience delivering accessible school-based screening programme that supports high levels of participation and early identification of visual impairment. Delivery within school settings by an orthoptic led team helps minimise barriers to access and promotes equitable access to screening services for eligible children. The provider's experience of delivering services in other diverse London boroughs populations provides assurance that the service will support improved outcomes and timely access to appropriate care. Orthoptists are uniquely qualified to work with children with learning disabilities and special educational needs, further improving access and reducing health inequalities.\nSocial Value, Score 4/5 = 8%\nThe provider demonstrated social value through its contribution to improving children's health and wellbeing by supporting the early identification and treatment of visual impairment. Early intervention can have a positive impact on children's development, educational attainment and long-term health outcomes. 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The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children.\nThe contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance.\nOrganisation were provided with the full set of requirements of the Child Vision Screening Service, and needed to register on the Council's e-Tendering portal to access the MSP documentation and submit their Expression of Interest response. The deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response was 1pm, on Thursday 3rd September 2026.\nThe estimated contract Commencement Date is 22/11/2026.", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Local authorities are responsible for commissioning Child Vision screening as part of the healthy child programme and it is recommended by the UK National Screening Committee. Screening for reduced vision in children aged 4 to 5 years is primarily undertaken to detect children with amblyopia, a form of abnormal vision system development. In Brent, approximately six thousand reception children are eligible annually for the vision screening service. The previous provider delivered the service as part of the 0-19 healthy child programme, but following a review of the service it was decided this would be no longer commissioned.\nThe proposed service will re-establish a universal, orthoptic-led vision screening programme across Brent primary schools for all eligible reception children. The service will operate on an opt-out basis to maximise uptake and will include school-based screening, catch-up provision for children who miss their initial appointment, referral into appropriate eye care services where required, and follow-up to ensure children access recommended assessment and treatment. The model places a strong emphasis on equitable access, an orthoptic led service, robust referral pathways, safeguarding, quality assurance and performance monitoring to improve outcomes for Brent children.\nThis notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.\nApproximate lifetime value of the contract: £397,750\nAs set out above, this service was not commissioned, but the Council intend to re-establish a universal, orthoptic-led vision screening programme across Brent primary schools for all eligible reception children.\nThis service will be delivered by a new provider.\nDates between which the services are intended to be provided: Period of three years with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis for up to a further maximum period of 2 years. 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The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.\nThe intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.\nDecision Maker - The Council's Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy or Director Public Health (if delegated authority applies) will award the contract." }, { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 22/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.\nWritten representations should be sent to corporate.procurement@brent.gov.uk\nAward decision-makers by Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy on 08/10/2026, https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7854\nAny declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed - No conflicts were declared\nThe criteria and weightings applied were settled and published to the market on 20/08/2026, before the assessment was carried out, and were as follows together with the rationale:\nQuality and innovation - 30%\nPrimary purpose of the service is to identify visual impairment and amblyopia early and accurately. The quality of screening, clinical leadership, workforce expertise, referral processes and adherence to guidance are critical to achieving the intended outcomes. Innovation is also important to improve uptake, accessibility, follow-up and service effectiveness. As poor-quality screening could result in missed diagnoses and poorer outcomes for children, this criterion carries the greatest weighting.\nValue - 20%\nThe Council has a responsibility to secure value for money and ensure public funds are used efficiently. However, cost should not outweigh service quality or clinical effectiveness. A moderate weighting ensures providers demonstrate efficient use of resources and sustainable delivery models while maintaining high standards of care and performance.\nIntegration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%\nStrong partnership working is essential to ensure children move seamlessly from screening into assessment and treatment services. The provider must work effectively with schools, families, community eye care providers and hospital services, while maintaining workforce capacity and service continuity throughout the contract. Given the importance of referral pathways, continuity of care and long-term service resilience, this criterion receives a high weighting.\nImproving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20%\nAs a universal screening programme, equitable access is fundamental. The provider must be able to achieve high coverage across all schools, support children who miss screening opportunities, reduce barriers faced by diverse communities and ensure parents can make informed choices.\tThis weighting reflects Brent's commitment to reducing health inequalities and ensuring all eligible children benefit from timely identification of vision problems.\nSocial value - 20%\nSocial value is an important consideration and may provide additional benefits for Brent residents through community engagement, environmental sustainability, local employment opportunities and eye health promotion. In this service, these benefits are supplementary to the core objective of delivering a safe, effective and accessible vision screening service. Consequently, this criterion receives the lowest weighting.\nRationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria -\nQuality and Innovation, Score 5/5 = 30%\nThe Provider has experience of offering a high-quality, HCPC registered Orthoptist led vision screening service with an established track record of delivering comparable services. Through its delivery of the school vision screening programme in another London borough, the provider has demonstrated robust clinical governance, effective referral pathways, quality assurance processes and adherence to UK National screening Committee, British and Irish Orthoptic Society guidance. This provides assurance that the provider has the capability and experience to deliver a safe, effective and high-quality service for Brent residents.\nValue, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider demonstrated strong value for money through an established and efficient service delivery model led by experienced orthoptists, existing systems and proven operational processes. The provider's experience of delivering a comparable programme at scale provides confidence that the service can be delivered effectively while maintaining quality, performance and efficient use of public resources.\nIntegration, collaboration and service sustainability, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider has experience of effective partnership working through its experience of delivering integrated vision screening services involving schools, families, primary care and specialist eye care services. The provider has established referral pathways, communication processes and governance arrangements that support continuity of care and timely access to treatment. In addition, the provider has demonstrated organisational resilience, workforce expertise and business continuity arrangements that support the long-term sustainability of the service.\nImproving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider has experience delivering accessible school-based screening programme that supports high levels of participation and early identification of visual impairment. Delivery within school settings by an orthoptic led team helps minimise barriers to access and promotes equitable access to screening services for eligible children. The provider's experience of delivering services in other diverse London boroughs populations provides assurance that the service will support improved outcomes and timely access to appropriate care. Orthoptists are uniquely qualified to work with children with learning disabilities and special educational needs, further improving access and reducing health inequalities.\nSocial Value, Score 4/5 = 8%\nThe provider demonstrated social value through its contribution to improving children's health and wellbeing by supporting the early identification and treatment of visual impairment. Early intervention can have a positive impact on children's development, educational attainment and long-term health outcomes. 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The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children.\nThis is a market engagement notice for the proposed procurement of the Brent Child Vision Screening Service.\nBrent Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the provider market before determining the most appropriate provider selection process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).\nThe Council have prepared a market engagement pack which consists of a draft specification, market engagement information and a separate questionnaire which requests relevant information from your organisation and your capabilities. Please download, complete and attach this from the London Tenders Portal.\nThis questionnaire is not part of a procurement process and responses will not be scored. Information provided will be used to:\n•\tunderstand provider capability\n•\tidentify potential innovations\n•\tinform the service specification\n•\tunderstand market capacity\n•\tidentify risks and opportunities\n•\tinform the procurement strategy\nA market engagement event has also been scheduled on Wednesday 5th August between 1pm - 3pm. If your organisation is interest in attending, please express an interest in the opportunity on the London Tenders Portal. You will then receive a message from the Council requesting further details on how to register for the event." }, { "releaseID": "079454-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:36:21+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Following a market engagement (2026/S 000-065663) published on 13 July 2026, the London Borough of Brent are publishing an Intention to Follow the most suitable provider process.\nBrent Council intends to commission a comprehensive Child Vision Screening Service for reception-aged children (4–5 years) attending mainstream across the London Borough of Brent. The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children.\nThe contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance.\nIf you believe your organisation can provide the full set of requirements of the Child Vision Screening Service, please register on the e-Tendering portal using the link above to access the MSP documentation and submit your Expression of Interest response.\nThe deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response is 1pm, on Thursday 3rd September 2026.\nIt is anticipated that provider assessments will be completed between 9th September and 23rd September 2026." }, { "releaseID": "079457-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:41:16+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "Following a market engagement (2026/S 000-065663) published on 13 July 2026, the London Borough of Brent are publishing an Intention to Follow the most suitable provider process.\nThe awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.\nBrent Council intends to commission a comprehensive Child Vision Screening Service for reception-aged children (4–5 years) attending mainstream across the London Borough of Brent. The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children.\nThe contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance.\nIf you believe your organisation can provide the full set of requirements of the Child Vision Screening Service, please register on the e-Tendering portal using the link above to access the MSP documentation and submit your Expression of Interest response.\nThe deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response is 1pm, on Thursday 3rd September 2026.\nIt is anticipated that provider assessments will be completed between 9th September and 23rd September 2026.\nThe contract Commencement Date will be confirmed with the awarded supplier but it is expected to be within the school year." }, { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "Following a market engagement (2026/S 000-065663) published on 13 July 2026, the London Borough of Brent published an Intention to Follow the Most Suitable Provider process on 20/08/2026.\nBrent Council intends to commission a comprehensive Child Vision Screening Service for reception-aged children (4-5 years) attending mainstream across the London Borough of Brent. The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children.\nThe contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Council and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance.\nOrganisation were provided with the full set of requirements of the Child Vision Screening Service, and needed to register on the Council's e-Tendering portal to access the MSP documentation and submit their Expression of Interest response. The deadline for submitting completed Expression of Interest response was 1pm, on Thursday 3rd September 2026.\nThe estimated contract Commencement Date is 22/11/2026." } ], "value": { "amount": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": 553000 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "The primary aim of the service is to identify children with reduced vision, including amblyopia, refractive error and other visual abnormalities. Early identification significantly improves visual outcomes and reduces the risk of permanent visual impairment.\nThe provider will be responsible for:\n•\tDelivering an orthoptist-led vision screening programme in Brent primary schools for reception aged children.\n•\tIdentifying and inviting all eligible children, including those who move into the borough during the academic year.\n•\tProviding information to parents and carers to support informed decision-making.\n•\tDelivering screening using crowded logMAR and Kay Picture Test and related equipment.\n•\tDeliver catch-up screening within six months for children absent during the initial screening session.\n•\tCommunicating outcomes to parents, carers and schools via email and physical letter available in different languages to improve access.\n•\tMaintaining accurate electronic screening records and performance data.\n•\tManaging robust referral pathways into community orthoptic, accredited optometry and hospital ophthalmology services where further assessment or treatment is required.\n•\tClear follow up system to ensure children with an onward referral are seen by the appropriate health professional.\n•\tWorking collaboratively with schools, GPs, community services and hospital eye services to ensure seamless patient pathways.\n•\tThe successful provider will be expected to deliver the service in accordance with national guidance including National Screening committee guidance and British Irish Orthoptic Society.\nThe Council wishes to engage with organisations that have demonstrable experience in delivering population-based public health screening services, and the service must be orthoptic led.\nThe provider will be expected to:\n•\tDeliver an equitable service across all eligible schools in Brent.\n•\tDemonstrate compliance with safeguarding, clinical governance, information governance and quality assurance requirements.\n•\t Provide qualified orthoptists to lead the service and ensure orthoptic assistants delivering the service maintain relevant competencies and continuing professional development.\n•\tSupply, maintain and calibrate all necessary screening equipment including Keeler and Kay logging systems.\n•\tOperate effective data collection, reporting and performance monitoring systems.\n•\tAttend quarterly contract monitoring meetings and submit regular KPI reports ahead of quarterly meetings.\n•\tMaintain effective risk management processes and participate in audits and quality assurance reviews.\n•\tEnsure clear communication with schools, parents, commissioners and partner organisations.\n•\tManage a robust follow-up system to ensure referred children are seen by the appropriate health professional.\n•\tDemonstrate the ability to meet equality duties, reduce health inequalities and provide accessible information for families whose first language is not English or who have additional communication needs." }, { "releaseID": "079454-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:36:21+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "The primary aim of the service is to identify children with reduced vision, including amblyopia, refractive error and other visual abnormalities. Early identification significantly improves visual outcomes and reduces the risk of permanent visual impairment.\nThe provider will be responsible for:\n• Delivering an orthoptist-led vision screening programme in Brent primary schools for reception aged children.\n• Identifying and inviting all eligible children, including those who move into the borough during the academic year.\n• Providing information to parents and carers to support informed decision-making.\n• Delivering screening using crowded logMAR and Kay Picture Test and related equipment.\n• Deliver catch-up screening within six months for children absent during the initial screening session.\n• Communicating outcomes to parents, carers and schools via email and physical letter available in different languages to improve access.\n• Maintaining accurate electronic screening records and performance data.\n• Managing robust referral pathways into community orthoptic, accredited optometry and hospital ophthalmology services where further assessment or treatment is required.\n• Clear follow up system to ensure children with an onward referral are seen by the appropriate health professional.\n• Working collaboratively with schools, GPs, community services and hospital eye services to ensure seamless patient pathways.\n• The successful provider will be expected to deliver the service in accordance with national guidance including National Screening committee guidance and British Irish Orthoptic Society.\nThe Council wishes to engage with organisations that have demonstrable experience in delivering population-based public health screening services, and the service must be orthoptic led.\nThe provider will be expected to:\n• Deliver an equitable service across all eligible schools in Brent.\n• Demonstrate compliance with safeguarding, clinical governance, information governance and quality assurance requirements.\n• Provide qualified orthoptists to lead the service and ensure orthoptic assistants delivering the service maintain relevant competencies and continuing professional development.\n• Supply, maintain and calibrate all necessary screening equipment including Keeler and Kay logging systems.\n• Operate effective data collection, reporting and performance monitoring systems.\n• Attend quarterly contract monitoring meetings and submit regular KPI reports ahead of quarterly meetings.\n• Maintain effective risk management processes and participate in audits and quality assurance reviews.\n• Ensure clear communication with schools, parents, commissioners and partner organisations.\n• Manage a robust follow-up system to ensure referred children are seen by the appropriate health professional.\n• Demonstrate the ability to meet equality duties, reduce health inequalities and provide accessible information for families whose first language is not English or who have additional communication needs." }, { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "Local authorities are responsible for commissioning Child Vision screening as part of the healthy child programme and it is recommended by the UK National Screening Committee. Screening for reduced vision in children aged 4 to 5 years is primarily undertaken to detect children with amblyopia, a form of abnormal vision system development. In Brent, approximately six thousand reception children are eligible annually for the vision screening service. The previous provider delivered the service as part of the 0-19 healthy child programme, but following a review of the service it was decided this would be no longer commissioned.\nThe proposed service will re-establish a universal, orthoptic-led vision screening programme across Brent primary schools for all eligible reception children. The service will operate on an opt-out basis to maximise uptake and will include school-based screening, catch-up provision for children who miss their initial appointment, referral into appropriate eye care services where required, and follow-up to ensure children access recommended assessment and treatment. The model places a strong emphasis on equitable access, an orthoptic led service, robust referral pathways, safeguarding, quality assurance and performance monitoring to improve outcomes for Brent children.\nThis notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.\nApproximate lifetime value of the contract: £397,750\nAs set out above, this service was not commissioned, but the Council intend to re-establish a universal, orthoptic-led vision screening programme across Brent primary schools for all eligible reception children.\nThis service will be delivered by a new provider.\nDates between which the services are intended to be provided: Period of three years with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis for up to a further maximum period of 2 years. Assuming the contract is entered into on 23/11/2026, the contract will end by the initial period on 22/11/2029, and if the optional extension are utilised, the revised contract end date will be 22/11/2031." } ], "value": { "amount": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": 553000 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "hasRenewal": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": true } ], "renewal": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Subject to the service requirements, the Council may commission the same or similar service." }, { "releaseID": "079454-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:36:21+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "Subject to continuing need and satisfactory performance of the award supplier." } ] }, "status": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "planned" }, { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "cancelled" } ], "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": [ { "name": "Most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria", "type": "quality", "description": "100" }, { "type": "price" } ] } ] }, "hasOptions": [ { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": false } ] } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "UKI72" } ] }, { "region": [ { "releaseID": "079454-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:36:21+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "UKI72" } ] }, { "region": [ { "releaseID": "096305-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-12T17:30:33+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "UKI72" } ] } ], "relatedLot": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "1" } ] } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": [ { "releaseID": "065663-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-07-13T14:33:43+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00" }, { "releaseID": "079454-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:36:21+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2026-08-20T00:00:00+01:00" } ] }, "amendments": [ { "id": "1", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "releaseID": "079457-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-08-20T13:41:16+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "oldValue": { "text": "Value excluding VAT: £553,000" }, "newValue": { "text": "Value excluding VAT: £395,000" }, "where": { "section": "II.1.5)", "label": "II.1.5)" } } ] } ] }, { "id": "2", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "releaseID": "101786-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-10-27T17:59:54Z", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": [ { "oldValue": { "text": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 22/10/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.\nWritten representations should be sent to corporate.procurement@brent.gov.uk\nAward decision-makers by Corporate Director Service Reform and Strategy on 08/10/2026, https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7854\nAny declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed - No conflicts were declared\nThe criteria and weightings applied were settled and published to the market on 20/08/2026, before the assessment was carried out, and were as follows together with the rationale:\nQuality and innovation - 30%\nPrimary purpose of the service is to identify visual impairment and amblyopia early and accurately. The quality of screening, clinical leadership, workforce expertise, referral processes and adherence to guidance are critical to achieving the intended outcomes. Innovation is also important to improve uptake, accessibility, follow-up and service effectiveness. As poor-quality screening could result in missed diagnoses and poorer outcomes for children, this criterion carries the greatest weighting.\nValue - 20%\nThe Council has a responsibility to secure value for money and ensure public funds are used efficiently. However, cost should not outweigh service quality or clinical effectiveness. A moderate weighting ensures providers demonstrate efficient use of resources and sustainable delivery models while maintaining high standards of care and performance.\nIntegration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%\nStrong partnership working is essential to ensure children move seamlessly from screening into assessment and treatment services. The provider must work effectively with schools, families, community eye care providers and hospital services, while maintaining workforce capacity and service continuity throughout the contract. Given the importance of referral pathways, continuity of care and long-term service resilience, this criterion receives a high weighting.\nImproving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20%\nAs a universal screening programme, equitable access is fundamental. The provider must be able to achieve high coverage across all schools, support children who miss screening opportunities, reduce barriers faced by diverse communities and ensure parents can make informed choices. This weighting reflects Brent's commitment to reducing health inequalities and ensuring all eligible children benefit from timely identification of vision problems.\nSocial value - 20%\nSocial value is an important consideration and may provide additional benefits for Brent residents through community engagement, environmental sustainability, local employment opportunities and eye health promotion. In this service, these benefits are supplementary to the core objective of delivering a safe, effective and accessible vision screening service. Consequently, this criterion receives the lowest weighting.\nRationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria -\nQuality and Innovation, Score 5/5 = 30%\nThe Provider has experience of offering a high-quality, HCPC registered Orthoptist led vision screening service with an established track record of delivering comparable services. Through its delivery of the school vision screening programme in another London borough, the provider has demonstrated robust clinical governance, effective referral pathways, quality assurance processes and adherence to UK National screening Committee, British and Irish Orthoptic Society guidance. This provides assurance that the provider has the capability and experience to deliver a safe, effective and high-quality service for Brent residents.\nValue, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider demonstrated strong value for money through an established and efficient service delivery model led by experienced orthoptists, existing systems and proven operational processes. The provider's experience of delivering a comparable programme at scale provides confidence that the service can be delivered effectively while maintaining quality, performance and efficient use of public resources.\nIntegration, collaboration and service sustainability, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider has experience of effective partnership working through its experience of delivering integrated vision screening services involving schools, families, primary care and specialist eye care services. The provider has established referral pathways, communication processes and governance arrangements that support continuity of care and timely access to treatment. In addition, the provider has demonstrated organisational resilience, workforce expertise and business continuity arrangements that support the long-term sustainability of the service.\nImproving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Score 5/5 = 20%\nThe provider has experience delivering accessible school-based screening programme that supports high levels of participation and early identification of visual impairment. Delivery within school settings by an orthoptic led team helps minimise barriers to access and promotes equitable access to screening services for eligible children. The provider's experience of delivering services in other diverse London boroughs populations provides assurance that the service will support improved outcomes and timely access to appropriate care. Orthoptists are uniquely qualified to work with children with learning disabilities and special educational needs, further improving access and reducing health inequalities.\nSocial Value, Score 4/5 = 8%\nThe provider demonstrated social value through its contribution to improving children's health and wellbeing by supporting the early identification and treatment of visual impairment. Early intervention can have a positive impact on children's development, educational attainment and long-term health outcomes. The provider also demonstrated a commitment to workforce development through the training and supervision of specialist staff, supporting the delivery of a sustainable and high-quality service, although a commitment to supporting local employment would strengthen the supplier’s capability.\nTotal Score 98% / 100%" }, "newValue": { "text": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process.\nDate of contract award and dates between which the services are intended be provided: Period of three years with the option to extend the contract on an annual basis for up to a further maximum period of 2 years. 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