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title: "Pre-Registration training- expanding and improving the quality of orthoptics"
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# Pre-Registration training- expanding and improving the quality of orthoptics

Buyer: NHSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bdeb20e-01a0-492f-be2e-469371299373

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## Summary

NHSE has completed the procurement for "Pre-Registration training- expanding and improving the quality of orthoptics" under the Education and training services category. This tender, utilising a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, aims to address inequity in Orthoptic learning opportunities. The contract, awarded to University College London (UCL) on 15 October 2024, covers various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 25 October 2024 and ends on 30 September 2026, with a total value amounting to GBP 46,667.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for educational institutions and training providers, especially those with expertise in healthcare education. Collaborating with NHSE and UCL can pave the way for strategic partnerships and growth in the orthoptics training sector. Due to its specific and specialised nature, this tender is particularly suited for well-established educational entities with a robust history in medical training programmes rather than SMEs or VCSEs. Involvement in such a project could significantly enhance a business's portfolio and reputation in the field of healthcare education.

## Notice

This project is to support a collaborative approach between the 3 relevant universities and BIOS to address inequity in Orthoptic learning opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c983214b-4071-477c-a77a-3df70e60a279 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,667 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHSE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON UCL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c983214b-4071-477c-a77a-3df70e60a279

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c983214b-4071-477c-a77a-3df70e60a279
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1462ef16-7181-48ee-935f-cb240e789c80
  NHS-Terms-and-Conditions-for-the-Provision-of-Services-PO-version

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