---
title: "C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557914"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-04-05"
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# C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557914

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Education for Scotland seeking a supplier for the "C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland". This initiative falls under the education and health industries and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, which was initiated on 18th September 2018, with the tender period having concluded on 18th October 2018. The successful supplier, Insight Optical Training, was awarded the contract valued at £141,120 on 1st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and educational service companies, particularly those specialising in optical health education. Businesses that offer qualifications and training in optical assistance would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract also allows for the possibility of future expansion as NHS Education for Scotland looks to potentially appoint one supplier for the specified courses annually from 2019 until 2024, which could facilitate ongoing business growth in this sector.

## Notice

The successful supplier will deliver two courses for Optical Assistants on behalf of NES Optometry: 1)Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)Level 5 course for Optical Assistants and 2)SCQF Level 7 course for Optical Assistants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier will deliver two courses for Optical Assistants on behalf of NES Optometry: 1) Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 5 course for Optical Assistants 2) The successful Supplier will deliver a SCQF Level 7 course for Optical Assistants.

Renewal: NES are looking to appoint one supplier for the two courses specified in Part 3 (Service to Be Provided and Objectives) per year starting from 2019 until 2024 with a break point between each financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350717 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £141,120 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | INSIGHT OPTICAL TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350717
- 18 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331889

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331889
  C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland - The successful supplier will deliver two courses for Optical Assistants on behalf of NES Optometry: 1)Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)Level 5 course for Optical Assistants and 2)SCQF Level 7 course for Optical Assistants.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350717
  C001676 Optical Assistance Level 5 & 7 Course in Scotland - The successful supplier will deliver two courses for Optical Assistants on behalf of NES Optometry: 1)Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)Level 5 course for Optical Assistants and 2)SCQF Level 7 course for Optical Assistants.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557914

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