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title: "The Directorate of Continuing Education and Training (DOCET)"
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# The Directorate of Continuing Education and Training (DOCET)

Buyer: HEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e59a3ce9-c678-4a78-83f1-c23484142241

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## Summary

The Directorate of Continuing Education and Training (DOCET) has successfully completed the procurement of educational and training services for UK optometrists, with a total contract value of £477,599. The project, managed by Health Education England (HEE), falls within the education sector and is centred in the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement method was classified under “Other”, and the process has reached the award stage as of 5th May 2021, with the award notice published on 23rd June 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, particularly those focused on healthcare training. Businesses that can provide innovative training solutions or contribute to enhancing the professional skills of optometrists are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can lead to partnerships with recognised institutions, thus fostering business growth and expanding service offerings within the education and healthcare sectors.

## Notice

DOCET's provides education and training for UK optometrists to improve the eye health and eye care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d465c342-fc6e-4c20-9122-399d22ecb4b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £477,599 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £477,599 |
| 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 | HEE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d465c342-fc6e-4c20-9122-399d22ecb4b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d465c342-fc6e-4c20-9122-399d22ecb4b3
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q2xb/X_erDTJ9k.Aol0RcTSIrQfLqEt9hxU4Kn5U2XpgZHGk
  2021-22 FY DOCET SLA - redacted

## Provenance

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