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C002102 Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

NHS Education for Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of the delivery of the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland". The procurement falls under the health industry category with a focus on service provision. The project followed an open procurement procedure, signaling transparency in inviting all eligible suppliers to submit their bids. The process progressed from a tender stage, initiated on 13th December 2024, with an award notice issued in August 2025. The contract, valued at £420,000, was successfully awarded to Glasgow Caledonian University on 25th April 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for educational service providers, particularly those equipped to deliver postgraduate healthcare qualifications. It is ideally suited to large-scale organisations, such as universities or specialised training institutions, capable of meeting high-quality standards and possessing a robust infrastructure to support educational initiatives in health care. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can significantly expand their service offerings and establish themselves as leading providers of professional qualifications in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. The tender sets a foundation for future collaboration and potential renewal of the contract, thus fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002102 Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

Notice Description

Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785769
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536162
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
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20251 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

Notice Documents

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