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Invitation to tender for the provision of the College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration.

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2021 at 13:33

Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2019 at 11:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England is inviting tenders for the provision of the College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration, which plays a crucial role in training and assessing optometrists. This procurement, classified under adult education services, has a contract value of £94,000 and an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 22 November 2019, with the contract period commencing on 16 December 2019 and concluding on 31 March 2020. The opportunity is available for service providers located in the United Kingdom and other delivery addresses include British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in professional development and certification for healthcare professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable bidders for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing partnerships with prominent organisations in the healthcare sector, thereby expanding service offerings and market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for the provision of the College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration.

Notice Description

The Scheme for Registration [hereafter "the Scheme"] represents the principal route for entry into the profession. It comprises a programme of pre-registration training and assessment, lasting up to 27 months, delivered as structured and supported route from graduate to professional optometrist. All optometrists must successfully complete this training following graduation (2:2 or above) to obtain registration with the General Optometry Council and practise optometry unsupervised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-259b6d57-3691-4b86-b4a9-fc6e2b27acc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0867618-056e-4926-a650-74f7cf408f18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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