Buyer Name: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Buyer Address: Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
0.0 GBP
0.0 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 09:32
19 Dec 2025, 09:32
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
01 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
31 Dec 2029, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
Cardiff University, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Plymouth
Cardiff University, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Plymouth
Official Source
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Description
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 £1,640,000 (ex VAT) over 8 years.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1A Status: complete
Lot 1B Status: complete
Lot 1D Status: complete
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Contracts
Contract Title: Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
Contract Title: Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery
Contract Title: Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier
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