--- title: "W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2025-03-04" --- # W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750.json) ## Summary NHS Education for Scotland has awarded a contract to Glasgow Caledonian University for the provision of a part-time course titled "Independent Prescribing for Optometrists – Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics." The contracting process involved a limited procurement method, justified as GCU is the only accredited training provider in Scotland for this particular qualification. The contract, valued at £97,500, was signed on 7th June 2024 and the procurement falls under the services category within the health industry. The procurement stage is complete, and the course will be delivered across the UKM region, predominantly targeting optometrists seeking this specialised postgraduate qualification. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in healthcare training. Educational institutions with expertise in optometry and ocular therapeutics would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially as the demand for specialised health qualifications continues to rise. Businesses can leverage this tender to enhance their service portfolio, extend their market reach, and gain recognition in Scotland's healthcare education sector. ## Notice Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) ### Procurement Information Glasgow Caledonian University is the only accredited training provider for this course in Scotland. Within Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the only education provider currently offering the Independent Prescribing Qualification. The qualification offered at GCU offers a blended learning approach and at least one live learning day per module (3 modules in total). Out with Scotland there are other education providers who can offer this course however attending these institutes would require excessive travel and additional expense. Other UK providers offer the qualification, however only via distance learning only package In order to become an accredited training provider, Universities must now apply and meet the rigorous assessment of the General Optical Council or have a valid qualification previously approved by the College of Optometrists. GCU have a valid qualification from the College of Optometrists. Both HEIs in Scotland are prioritising their undergraduate educational reform to include the Independent Prescribing qualification over development of new postgraduate programmes. 1st intake of undergraduates for GCU will be in September 2024, UHI is proposed for September 2025. GCU are currently working on their new postgraduate Independent Prescribing qualification application to the GOC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525168 | | 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 | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £97,500 | ## 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G72 7PW | | 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 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525168 - 7 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506974 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506974 W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) - Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525168 W002181 Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) - Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - Postgraduate Ocular Therapeutics (Part-Time Course) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768750 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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