OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK

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

Awarded value

Awarded 07 Nov 2025

Suppliers

6

Lots

4

4 awarded

Published

13 Nov 2025

Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is establishing 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· 4 awards

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

Awarded value

Award date

07 Nov 2025

Contract start

01 Jan 2026

Contract end

31 Dec 2029

Lots · 4 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
1CLot 1c. Level 7/8 courses that commence not in line with the academic year.£360kcomplete
1DLot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier.£360kcomplete