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W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)

NHS Education for Scotland

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04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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07 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland has awarded a contract to Glasgow Caledonian University for the provision of a part-time course titled "Independent Prescribing for Optometrists – Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics." The contracting process involved a limited procurement method, justified as GCU is the only accredited training provider in Scotland for this particular qualification. The contract, valued at £97,500, was signed on 7th June 2024 and the procurement falls under the services category within the health industry. The procurement stage is complete, and the course will be delivered across the UKM region, predominantly targeting optometrists seeking this specialised postgraduate qualification.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in healthcare training. Educational institutions with expertise in optometry and ocular therapeutics would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially as the demand for specialised health qualifications continues to rise. Businesses can leverage this tender to enhance their service portfolio, extend their market reach, and gain recognition in Scotland's healthcare education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)

Notice Description

Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)

Procurement Information

Glasgow Caledonian University is the only accredited training provider for this course in Scotland. Within Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the only education provider currently offering the Independent Prescribing Qualification. The qualification offered at GCU offers a blended learning approach and at least one live learning day per module (3 modules in total). Out with Scotland there are other education providers who can offer this course however attending these institutes would require excessive travel and additional expense. Other UK providers offer the qualification, however only via distance learning only package In order to become an accredited training provider, Universities must now apply and meet the rigorous assessment of the General Optical Council or have a valid qualification previously approved by the College of Optometrists. GCU have a valid qualification from the College of Optometrists. Both HEIs in Scotland are prioritising their undergraduate educational reform to include the Independent Prescribing qualification over development of new postgraduate programmes. 1st intake of undergraduates for GCU will be in September 2024, UHI is proposed for September 2025. GCU are currently working on their new postgraduate Independent Prescribing qualification application to the GOC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525168
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£97,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Education for Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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