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

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7f9

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "C002102 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 "Education and training services" category, with a focus on delivering services across Scotland. This open procurement was conducted using the open procedure method, governed by the legal framework CELEX:32014L0024 and covered by the GPA. Key dates included the award contract signed on 25th April 2025 and the initial tender period ended on 31st January 2025. The buyer, NHS Education for Scotland, is based in Edinburgh and the successful supplier for this award is Glasgow Caledonian University, with the contract valued at £420,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specializing in health education services. It underscores the demand for high-quality training programmes within the healthcare sector, specifically tailored for optometry professionals in Scotland. Institutions with expertise in delivering specialised diplomas or those experienced in working with public health bodies are particularly well-suited to participate in such tender opportunities. Engaging in contracts like this not only facilitates business growth but also strengthens partnerships with public health organisations, providing substantial avenues for expanding influence and service delivery in the educational sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045700-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £420,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045700-2025
- 13 Dec 2024 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040281-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785769
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002

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