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C001680 Optometry Accreditation for the Management of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Education for Scotland seeking specialised education services for the accreditation of optometry regarding ocular hypertension and glaucoma. The tender, titled "C001680 Optometry Accreditation for the Management of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma," is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 25th October 2018. The project is located in Edinburgh, and the procurement method is an open procedure under the services category, specifically within the health industry. The contract has a duration of 150 days, with potential extensions of up to six months after March 2019.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, especially those with expertise in designing healthcare curricula or delivering training programmes for optometrists. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong capabilities in health education, clinical supervision, and assessment methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful delivery of this project could not only enhance the skills of optometrists but also establish long-term relationships with NHS Education for Scotland.

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Notice Title

C001680 Optometry Accreditation for the Management of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma

Notice Description

NES require sufficient education and specialist knowledge to work with NES Optometry team in designing a curriculum around the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's relevant guidance, aligning it with the knowledge and skill set of Optometrists. The delivery of required knowledge and skills to meet the curriculum design must be detailed, along with suitable areas for assessment, and for measurement of delivery quality and impact. A plan must be developed for adequate supervision, and witnessing of clinical experience, that utilises portfolio, and that attracts the support of Ophthalmology. The project timescale, to the point of delivery of a course ready to be subscribed, runs until December 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NES require sufficient education and specialist knowledge to work with NES Optometry team in designing a curriculum around the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's relevant guidance, aligning it with the knowledge and skill set of Optometrists. The delivery of required knowledge and skills to meet the curriculum design must be detailed, along with suitable areas for assessment, and for measurement of delivery quality and impact. A plan must be developed for adequate supervision, and witnessing of clinical experience, that utilises portfolio, and that attracts the support of Ophthalmology. The project timescale, to the point of delivery of a course ready to be subscribed, runs until December 2019.

Renewal: NES Reserve the right to extend this contract by up to 6 months after March 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000559924
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350595
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20187 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, Lindsey Gibson
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nes.scot.nhs.uk, tenders@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

LISA COWAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333355
    C001680 Optometry Accreditation for the Management of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma - NES require sufficient education and specialist knowledge to work with NES Optometry team in designing a curriculum around the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's relevant guidance, aligning it with the knowledge and skill set of Optometrists. The delivery of required knowledge and skills to meet the curriculum design must be detailed, along with suitable areas for assessment, and for measurement of delivery quality and impact. A plan must be developed for adequate supervision, and witnessing of clinical experience, that utilises portfolio, and that attracts the support of Ophthalmology. The project timescale, to the point of delivery of a course ready to be subscribed, runs until December 2019.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350595
    C001680 Optometry Accreditation for the Management of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma - NES require sufficient education and specialist knowledge to work with NES Optometry team in designing a curriculum around the Royal College of Ophthalmologist's relevant guidance, aligning it with the knowledge and skill set of Optometrists. The delivery of required knowledge and skills to meet the curriculum design must be detailed, along with suitable areas for assessment, and for measurement of delivery quality and impact. A plan must be developed for adequate supervision, and witnessing of clinical experience, that utilises portfolio, and that attracts the support of Ophthalmology. The project timescale, to the point of delivery of a course ready to be subscribed, runs until December 2019.

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