Award

C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Tender

18 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Education for Scotland seeking a supplier for the "C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland". This initiative falls under the education and health industries and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, which was initiated on 18th September 2018, with the tender period having concluded on 18th October 2018. The successful supplier, Insight Optical Training, was awarded the contract valued at £141,120 on 1st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and educational service companies, particularly those specialising in optical health education. Businesses that offer qualifications and training in optical assistance would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract also allows for the possibility of future expansion as NHS Education for Scotland looks to potentially appoint one supplier for the specified courses annually from 2019 until 2024, which could facilitate ongoing business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland

Notice Description

The successful supplier will deliver two courses for Optical Assistants on behalf of NES Optometry: 1)Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)Level 5 course for Optical Assistants and 2)SCQF Level 7 course for Optical Assistants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier will deliver two courses for Optical Assistants on behalf of NES Optometry: 1) Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 5 course for Optical Assistants 2) The successful Supplier will deliver a SCQF Level 7 course for Optical Assistants.

Renewal: NES are looking to appoint one supplier for the two courses specified in Part 3 (Service to Be Provided and Objectives) per year starting from 2019 until 2024 with a break point between each financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000557914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£141,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

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

INSIGHT OPTICAL TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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