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title: "The Directorate of Continuing Education and Training (DOCET)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bf4f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND"
published: "2021-06-23"
---

# The Directorate of Continuing Education and Training (DOCET)

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bf4f

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Health Education England, focusing on the provision of education and training services for UK optometrists. The title of the tender is "The Directorate of Continuing Education and Training (DOCET)", which falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method is classified as a limited tender, specifically an award procedure without prior publication. The contract was signed on 5th May 2021, and the process is currently complete, with the delivery address located in the UK.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those specialising in training and professional development for healthcare professionals. Companies that possess experience in delivering high-quality training programmes, especially in optometry or related fields, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement also encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, given that the only bidder was an SME, The College of Optometrists, which successfully secured the contract.

## Notice

DOCET's provides education and training for UK optometrists to improve the eye health and eye carehttps://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q2wi/CjJfJVR3asdc5d5L_YPeiouQS9SRQpRtY00jSHHXbxk

### Procurement Information

This Award was made in line with Health Education England's Standing Financial Instructions for the Delivery of Education and Training Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014300-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| 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 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014300-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000Q2wi/CjJfJVR3asdc5d5L_YPeiouQS9SRQpRtY00jSHHXbxk
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.hee.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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