GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL · Awarded contract

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Qualitative Research on Commercial Practices and Patient Safety in Eye Care Sector

Awarded 01 Dec 2025

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Awarded01 Dec 2025

Value£39,801.29

SupplierShift Insight Ltd

AgencyGENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 7mo ago4mo term

Awarded 1 Dec 2025Expired 31 Mar 2026

About

The General Optical Council awarded a contract to Shift Insight Ltd for qualitative research to understand the nature and extent of commercial practices in the eye care sector and their impact on patient safety.

The research involved designing and conducting the study, then analysing and reporting findings from GOC registrants (optometrists and dispensing opticians), non-GOC regulated eye care staff, optical businesses, and patient representative groups.

The aim was to explore the nature and extent of commercial practices, any detrimental impact on patients and the public, any detrimental impact on individual registrants, the views of businesses on balancing safe patient care with commercial operation, and potential actions to mitigate detrimental impacts.

The contract value was £39,801.29 (AUD 39,801.29).

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