Award

C002102 Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 14:06

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "C002102 Provision of the delivery of the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland." The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category, with a focus on delivering services across Scotland. This open procurement was conducted using the open procedure method, governed by the legal framework CELEX:32014L0024 and covered by the GPA. Key dates included the award contract signed on 25th April 2025 and the initial tender period ended on 31st January 2025. The buyer, NHS Education for Scotland, is based in Edinburgh and the successful supplier for this award is Glasgow Caledonian University, with the contract valued at £420,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specializing in health education services. It underscores the demand for high-quality training programmes within the healthcare sector, specifically tailored for optometry professionals in Scotland. Institutions with expertise in delivering specialised diplomas or those experienced in working with public health bodies are particularly well-suited to participate in such tender opportunities. Engaging in contracts like this not only facilitates business growth but also strengthens partnerships with public health organisations, providing substantial avenues for expanding influence and service delivery in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

C002102 Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

Notice Description

Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045700-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months 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
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lynn Donald
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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