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OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:32

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has concluded the award stage for its Optometry Education Framework, a project designed to deliver postgraduate education and training services throughout Wales. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and follows an open procedure. Located primarily in Cardiff, the framework commenced on 1st January 2026 and will continue until 31st December 2029, with a potential extension of up to four additional years. The framework's total estimated value is £1,640,000 over eight years. Key partners like Cardiff University, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of Plymouth have been awarded contracts, supporting delivery through various lots, each tailored to different educational methods including hybrid and remote course delivery.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education sector wishing to expand their services in Wales, particularly those specialising in higher education and training for optometry. This initiative is beneficial for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering flexible, high-quality educational programmes at Levels 7 and 8, including remote learning capabilities and provider-led placements. Companies already working within healthcare or educational institutions, or those looking to enhance their portfolios with robust educational programmes, will find this an advantageous sector to explore further collaborations and offerings, resonating with the framework's goals of advancing digital learning and building competence across NHS Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has established a Non-Commital Framework Agreement for the provision of optometry education and training services across Wales. The Framework will support the delivery of high-quality, flexible postgraduate education programmes at Levels 7 and 8, including modules, Postgraduate Certificates (PGCert), Diplomas (PGDip), and Masters (MSc) qualifications.The Framework Agreement will run for four years (01 January 2026 - 31 December 2029) with an option to extend for up to a further four years (in two 24-month increments). No guaranteed level of spend or volume of work is committed to any supplier. The total potential framework value across all suppliers and all lots is PS1,640,000 (ex VAT) over 8 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05102b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084709-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Cardiff University

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Plymouth

Further Information

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