Scope
Reference
HEIW-FTS-117084
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1A. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
Description
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 OptometristsLaser Course for Ophthalmic ProfessionalsPlease check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
Lot 1B. Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery.
Description
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 OptometristsLaser Course for Ophthalmic ProfessionalsPlease check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
Lot 1D. Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier.
Description
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 OptometristsLaser Course for Ophthalmic ProfessionalsPlease check the Invitation to Tender and specification for more details.
Contract 1. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
Lots
Lot 1A. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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. 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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Contract 2. Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery
Lots
Lot 1B. Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery.
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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. 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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Contract 3. Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier
Lots
Lot 1D. Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier.
Supplier
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- Possible extension to 31 December 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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. 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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
Lot 1A. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 1B. Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery.
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 1D. Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier.
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot 1C. Lot 1c. Level 7/8 courses that commence not in line with the academic year.
Description
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.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Date of decision not to award
7 November 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Cardiff University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
United Kingdom
Email: stephensoncj1@cardiff.ac.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
Contract 2. Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery
Contract 3. Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier
Glasgow Caledonian University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZJZ-8621-RXZN
70 Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
United Kingdom
Email: maria.renwick@gcu.ac.uk
Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
University of Plymouth
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHL-4825-PGGL
8 Portland Villas, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
Email: sally.abey@plymouth.ac.uk
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
Contract 2. Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Complete Procurement Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Email: sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys