OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK

Health Education and Improvement WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05102bProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesactive
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Awarded value

Suppliers

6

Lots

3

3 awarded

Published

19 Dec 2025

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.

Scope

Reference
HEIW-FTS-117084
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2029
Possible extension to 31 Dec 2033

The Framework Agreement will be for a period of 4 years, commencing on 01 January 2026 and ending 31 December 2029, with an option to extend for a further 4 years in two 24-month increments.

CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technicalquality40.00%
Commercialprice60.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Please check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 3 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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Contract start

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Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1ALot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery£360kcomplete
1BLot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery.£360kcomplete
1DLot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier.£360kcomplete