---
title: "OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05102b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05102b

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has concluded the award stage for its Optometry Education Framework, a project designed to deliver postgraduate education and training services throughout Wales. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and follows an open procedure. Located primarily in Cardiff, the framework commenced on 1st January 2026 and will continue until 31st December 2029, with a potential extension of up to four additional years. The framework's total estimated value is £1,640,000 over eight years. Key partners like Cardiff University, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of Plymouth have been awarded contracts, supporting delivery through various lots, each tailored to different educational methods including hybrid and remote course delivery.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the education sector wishing to expand their services in Wales, particularly those specialising in higher education and training for optometry. This initiative is beneficial for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering flexible, high-quality educational programmes at Levels 7 and 8, including remote learning capabilities and provider-led placements. Companies already working within healthcare or educational institutions, or those looking to enhance their portfolios with robust educational programmes, will find this an advantageous sector to explore further collaborations and offerings, resonating with the framework's goals of advancing digital learning and building competence across NHS Wales.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has established a Non-Commital Framework Agreement for the provision of optometry education and training services across Wales. The Framework will support the delivery of high-quality, flexible postgraduate education programmes at Levels 7 and 8, including modules, Postgraduate Certificates (PGCert), Diplomas (PGDip), and Masters (MSc) qualifications.The Framework Agreement will run for four years (01 January 2026 - 31 December 2029) with an option to extend for up to a further four years (in two 24-month increments). No guaranteed level of spend or volume of work is committed to any supplier. The total potential framework value across all suppliers and all lots is PS1,640,000 (ex VAT) over 8 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084709-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY; GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 09:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084709-2025
- 13 Nov 2025 at 16:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073716-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084709-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073716-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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