How to win: Child Vision Screening Service (Provider Selection Regime) (Most Suitable Provider Process)

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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. Brent 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. The 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. Organisation 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. The estimated contract Commencement Date is 22/11/2026.

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