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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): |
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| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £1,728,000 |
| Release Date: | 9 May 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | 12 June 2025 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05102b |
| Notice Reference: | 020216-2025 |
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OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
OPTOMETRY EDUCATION FRAMEWORK
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| Call-off method: | Direct call-off (no competition) |
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) established in 2018 is a Special Health Authority which sits alongside Health Boards and Trusts in NHS Wales. HEIW have a detrimental role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), acting as the Commissioner, is seeking to establish a Non-Commital Framework Agreement for the provision of optometry education and training across Wales. This initiative aligns with national policy objectives and responds to the healthcare needs of the Welsh population. The aim is to support the delivery of high-quality, flexible postgraduate education (modules, PGCert, PGDip, MSc) that reflects current and emerging clinical practice in optometry. The Framework Agreement supports: • Building resilience in the healthcare system • The adoption of digital and remote learning tools • Inter-professional and integrated education models • Responsiveness to NHS Wales and Welsh Government policy needs • Compassionate leadership development • Quality improvement and collaboration Accessed through HEIW, the framework agreement will provide a cadre of service providers who can deliver high-quality education for the Optometry team within Wales.
Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery. Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/ 8 covering (but not an exhaustive list): Professional Certificate in Low Vision (Prof Cert LV) Professional Certificate in Medical Retina (Prof Cert Med Ret) Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (Prof Cert Glauc) Professional Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Prof Cert CL) Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Prof Cert Paed Eye Care) Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma (Higher Cert Glauc) Professional Higher Certificate in Low Vision (Higher Cert LV) Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina (Higher Cert Med Ret) Professional Higher Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Higher Cert CL) Professional Higher Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Higher Cert Paed) Diploma in Glaucoma (Dip Glauc) Independent Prescribing Course for Optometrists Laser Course for Ophthalmic Professionals Please check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery. Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/8 covering (but not an exhaustive list): Professional Certificate in Low Vision (Prof Cert LV) Professional Certificate in Medical Retina (Prof Cert Med Ret) Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (Prof Cert Glauc) Professional Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Prof Cert CL) Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Prof Cert Paed Eye Care) Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma (Higher Cert Glauc) Professional Higher Certificate in Low Vision (Higher Cert LV) Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina (Higher Cert Med Ret) Professional Higher Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Higher Cert CL) Professional Higher Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Higher Cert Paed) Diploma in Glaucoma (Dip Glauc) Independent Prescribing Course for Optometrists Laser Course for Ophthalmic Professionals Please check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
Lot 1c. Level 7/8 courses that commence not in line with the academic year. Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/8 covering (but not an exhaustive list): Professional Certificate in Low Vision (Prof Cert LV) Professional Certificate in Medical Retina (Prof Cert Med Ret) Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (Prof Cert Glauc) Professional Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Prof Cert CL) Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Prof Cert Paed Eye Care) Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma (Higher Cert Glauc) Professional Higher Certificate in Low Vision (Higher Cert LV) Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina (Higher Cert Med Ret) Professional Higher Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Higher Cert CL) Professional Higher Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Higher Cert Paed) Diploma in Glaucoma (Dip Glauc) Independent Prescribing Course for Optometrists Laser Course for Ophthalmic Professionals Please check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier. Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/8 covering (but not an exhaustive list): Professional Certificate in Low Vision (Prof Cert LV) Professional Certificate in Medical Retina (Prof Cert Med Ret) Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (Prof Cert Glauc) Professional Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Prof Cert CL) Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Prof Cert Paed Eye Care) Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma (Higher Cert Glauc) Professional Higher Certificate in Low Vision (Higher Cert LV) Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina (Higher Cert Med Ret) Professional Higher Certificate in Contact Lens Practice (Higher Cert CL) Professional Higher Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Higher Cert Paed) Diploma in Glaucoma (Dip Glauc) Independent Prescribing Course for Optometrists Laser Course for Ophthalmic Professionals Please check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
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