--- title: "Postgraduate higher qualifications for HEIW" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-144843" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144843" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144843.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144843.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Postgraduate higher qualifications for HEIW Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-144843 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144843) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144843.json) ## Summary Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract to Cardiff University to deliver postgraduate higher qualifications in optometry for the 2024-2025 period. The competitive process, classified under the health and education industry category, took place without prior publication due to the unique eligibility of Cardiff University for Welsh Government funding. This contract aims to enhance the skills of the optometry workforce in Wales, aligning their qualifications with the demands of the new NHS optometry contract. This procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 23rd September 2023. The delivery location is within Wales (UKL), and the procurement method was a limited award procedure based on specific eligibility criteria and regional requirements. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the education and health training sectors, particularly those involved in specialized professional development. Businesses that can offer postgraduate Level 7 qualifications relevant to optometry, such as Independent Prescribing, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma certificates, stand to benefit. The exclusive funding for Welsh-based institutions means there are substantial benefits for local businesses, ensuring minimal travel and environmental impact while supporting the regional economy. Enterprises with a focus on advanced healthcare training and those looking to collaborate with higher education institutions like Cardiff University will find this an advantageous venture. ## Notice A STA is required for the commissioning of higher qualifications in optometry for the 2024-2025 period, to be delivered by Cardiff University. This is essential to support the upskilling of the optometry workforce in Wales to meet the demands of the new NHS optometry contract. Cardiff University is the sole higher education institution (HEI) in Wales offering the necessary Level 7 qualifications, ensuring accessibility and alignment with workforce needs. Other HEIs in England offer similar courses but are not eligible for Welsh Government funding, making Cardiff University uniquely positioned for this tender. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The commissioning of higher qualifications for optometrists in Wales through a STA is required for the 2024-2025 period. This is driven by the need to upskill the optometry workforce to deliver the enhanced services under the new NHS optometry contract, which utilises a Banding system and includes additional remuneration for Independent Prescribing and other advanced services. The qualifications required include Independent Prescribing, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma certificates, among others, all of which are offered at Postgraduate Level 7. Cardiff University is uniquely positioned to deliver these courses, as it is the only higher education institution (HEI) in Wales that provides the requisite qualifications, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality training and excellent outcomes. While similar qualifications are available at HEIs in England, the funding from HEIW is exclusive to Welsh-based optometrists, making Cardiff University the only institution that can access these resources. Additionally, choosing a Welsh HEI minimises travel time and environmental impact while supporting the Welsh economy. For these reasons, Cardiff University is the only suitable provider for the timely delivery of these qualifications to meet the 2024-2025 workforce requirements and ensure compliance with the new NHS contract standards. ### Procurement Information The commissioning of higher qualifications for optometrists in Wales through an STA is required for the 2024-2025 period. This is driven by the need to upskill the optometry workforce to deliver the enhanced services under the new NHS optometry contract, which utilises a Banding system and includes additional remuneration for Independent Prescribing and other advanced services. The qualifications required include Independent Prescribing, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma certificates, among others, all of which are offered at Postgraduate Level 7. Cardiff University is uniquely positioned to deliver these courses, as it is the only higher education institution (HEI) in Wales that provides the requisite qualifications, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality training and excellent outcomes. While similar qualifications are available at HEIs in England, the funding from HEIW is exclusive to Welsh-based optometrists, making Cardiff University the only institution that can access these resources. Additionally, choosing a Welsh HEI minimises travel time and environmental impact while supporting the Welsh economy. For these reasons, Cardiff University is the only suitable provider for the timely delivery of these qualifications to meet the 2024-2025 workforce requirements and ensure compliance with the new NHS contract standards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144843 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £178,220 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) | | Additional buyers | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Adamsdown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144843 - 27 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144843 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP491515 Postgraduate higher qualifications for HEIW - A STA is required for the commissioning of higher qualifications in optometry for the 2024-2025 period, to be delivered by Cardiff University. This is essential to support the upskilling of the optometry workforce in Wales to meet the demands of the new NHS optometry contract. Cardiff University is the sole higher education institution (HEI) in Wales offering the necessary Level 7 qualifications, ensuring accessibility and alignment with workforce needs. Other HEIs in England offer similar courses but are not eligible for Welsh Government funding, making Cardiff University uniquely positioned for this tender. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV494455 Postgraduate higher qualifications for HEIW - A STA is required for the commissioning of higher qualifications in optometry for the 2024-2025 period, to be delivered by Cardiff University. This is essential to support the upskilling of the optometry workforce in Wales to meet the demands of the new NHS optometry contract. Cardiff University is the sole higher education institution (HEI) in Wales offering the necessary Level 7 qualifications, ensuring accessibility and alignment with workforce needs. Other HEIs in England offer similar courses but are not eligible for Welsh Government funding, making Cardiff University uniquely positioned for this tender. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-144843 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-144843. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-144843.json.