--- title: "Universities delivering Orthoptic pre-registration programmes in England" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2022-02-03" --- # Universities delivering Orthoptic pre-registration programmes in England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0312b7.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Health Education England (HEE) with the title “Universities delivering Orthoptic pre-registration programmes in England.” This initiative falls under the education and training services category, specifically targeting the delivery of a blended learning programme for orthoptics. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and was initiated on 3rd February 2022, with a closing date for submissions set for midday on 7th March 2022. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, aiming to engage universities such as the University of Sheffield, University College London, and University of Liverpool, with a total value of £432,000 expected for the contract duration of approximately 720 days. This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for educational institutions and service providers in the health sector that specialise in undergraduate and postgraduate training in orthoptics. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering innovative educational projects, especially those with established relationships in health education, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The emphasis on a direct award suggests that HEE is seeking dependable partners capable of fulfilling specific educational needs, thus indicative of potential long-term collaborations for successful bidders. ## Notice Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to the University of Sheffield, University College London and University of Liverpool. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to the University of Sheffield, University College London and University of Liverpool The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal. HEE is seeking providers to deliver a fully integrated blended learning programme that strategically develops placement capacity for orthoptics across the country. HEE believes that the three Universities identified for this partnership make them uniquely placed to deliver this service for the following reasons: * already have the necessary links in orthoptic educational provision and therefore will be able to undertake this work * all three have a track record of delivering innovative projects in education * have existing strong relationship with HEE in the successful delivery of health educational programmes * have expertise and established programmes in delivering orthoptic education * are all world leading institutions that provide quality tertiary education to a wide range of students, including international students For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The financial envelope for this PIN is PS360,000 + VAT The closing date of this PIN is midday on 07 March 2022 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003101-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £432,000 | | Lots value | £432,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2022 at 09:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003101-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.hee.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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