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Commissioning the Cardiff University simulation suite and a new head of ophthalmology

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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29 Jul 2024 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed the procurement process for commissioning the simulation suite and a new head of ophthalmology at Cardiff University. The project falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and is located at Cardiff University in the UK. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract was signed on 15th June 2023. The total funding provided by the Welsh Government is GBP 760,000, and HEIW has committed to annual funding to cover management, running, and consumable costs. The procurement aimed to address the shortage of Consultant Ophthalmologists in Wales, with a specific focus on providing high-quality simulation training as mandated by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' curriculum requirements.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations involved in the provision of specialised medical training equipment, educational services, and facilities management. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining simulation technology, as well as those experienced in the health and education sectors, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. By contributing to the development of a competent and sustainable workforce, businesses can establish long-term partnerships and gain significant visibility in the public health and education domains. Additionally, firms that can offer innovative solutions to enhance the training experience may find ample opportunities for collaboration and future projects.

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Notice Title

Commissioning the Cardiff University simulation suite and a new head of ophthalmology

Notice Description

HEIW has commissioned access for trainees on the Wales Ophthalmology Specialist Training programme to simulation equipment and facilities within the Ophthalmic Simulation Suite in Cardiff University's School of Optometry and Vision sciences. Welsh Government have issued GBP 760,000 of funding to support the development of the Ophthalmic Simulation suite to meet the Royal College of Ophthalmologists curriculum requirements for Ophthalmology training. HEIW have agreed to funding on an annual basis as a proportionate contribution towards the management, running and consumable costs for the centre.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HEIW has commissioned access for trainees on the Wales Ophthalmology Specialist Training programme to simulation equipment and facilities within the Ophthalmic Simulation Suite in Cardiff University's School of Optometry and Vision sciences. Welsh Government have issued GBP 760,000 of funding to support the development of the Ophthalmic Simulation suite to meet the Royal College of Ophthalmologists curriculum requirements for Ophthalmology training. HEIW have agreed to funding on an annual basis as a proportionate contribution towards the management, running and consumable costs for the centre.

Procurement Information

There is currently a shortage of Consultant Ophthalmologist in Wales, with further challenges in recruiting and retaining new trainee Consultant Ophthalmologists. The scale of this shortage was recently highlighted in an external report which showed that there are currently 1.8 Ophthalmology Consultant per 100,000 population which is the lowest in the UK. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists recommends that there should be 3 to 3.5 Consultant Ophthalmologists per 100,000 population.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023536-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Contact Name
SAIRAM KUNURI
Contact Email
sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7435577774

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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