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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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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-08-04"
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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-r6ebe6-0000785769

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "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 health industry category with a focus on service provision. The project followed an open procurement procedure, signaling transparency in inviting all eligible suppliers to submit their bids. The process progressed from a tender stage, initiated on 13th December 2024, with an award notice issued in August 2025. The contract, valued at £420,000, was successfully awarded to Glasgow Caledonian University on 25th April 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for educational service providers, particularly those equipped to deliver postgraduate healthcare qualifications. It is ideally suited to large-scale organisations, such as universities or specialised training institutions, capable of meeting high-quality standards and possessing a robust infrastructure to support educational initiatives in health care. By engaging in such tenders, businesses can significantly expand their service offerings and establish themselves as leading providers of professional qualifications in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector. The tender sets a foundation for future collaboration and potential renewal of the contract, thus fostering long-term business growth.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536162 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | 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 | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536162
- 13 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520249

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520249
  C002102 Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland. - Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536162
  C002102 Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland. - Provision of the delivery the postgraduate diploma in Independent Prescribing, Dip Tp(IP) qualification, to optometrists working in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785769

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