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Orthoptics education and training pipelines

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Sep 2025 at 14:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "Orthoptics education and training pipelines" to the British & Irish Orthoptics Society (BIOS). The contract aims to address challenges faced by the orthoptic profession by enhancing educational and training opportunities, particularly in rural and coastal areas of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, now at the award stage, was conducted directly without competition and falls under the services category. The contract, valued at £99,500 net (£119,400 gross), commenced on 11th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and training services to engage in developing educational resources and training schemes. Companies with expertise in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative training solutions for allied health professions, stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. The collaboration between NHS England and BIOS highlights the potential for businesses to contribute to the national effort of bolstering the healthcare workforce, thereby aligning business growth with public health priorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthoptics education and training pipelines

Notice Description

This contract is for strengthening education and training pipelines for Orthoptics, a small and vulnerable allied health profession facing challenges with clinical placement shortages and limited training routes. The project will focus on creating bespoke training, identifying and overcoming barriers to simulated placements, and addressing gaps in educational capacity, particularly in rural and coastal areas, so that the orthoptic workforce can grow, upskill, and contribute fully to the priorities set out in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and other national strategies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05935a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053615-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH & IRISH ORTHOPTICS SOCIETY (BIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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