Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05102b
- Published by:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Authority ID:
- AA0221
- Publication date:
- 13 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK6
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
HEIW-FTS-117084
Procurement 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.
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Identification register:
Address 1: Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF15 7QQ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
Contact name: Lynsey Reynolds
Email: Lynsey.Reynolds3@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone: +443300585005
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Supplier
Cardiff University
Identification register:
Address 1: Main Building, Park Place, Cardiff
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 3AT
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVT-4343-HWYR
Email: stephensoncj1@cardiff.ac.uk
Type:
Glasgow Caledonian University
Identification register:
Address 1: 70 Cowcaddens Road
Town/City: Glasgow
Postcode: G4 0BA
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZJZ-8621-RXZN
Email: maria.renwick@gcu.ac.uk
Type:
University of Plymouth
Identification register:
Address 1: 8 Portland Villas, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus
Town/City: Plymouth
Postcode: PL4 8AA
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQHL-4825-PGGL
Email: sally.abey@plymouth.ac.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Contract
Lot 1a. Level 7/8 courses with a hybrid course delivery
ID: 1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1A
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
15 December 2025, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
01 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2033
Suppliers
- GB-PPON-PHVT-4343-HWYR
- GB-PPON-PZJZ-8621-RXZN
- GB-PPON-PQHL-4825-PGGL
Lot 1b. Level 7/8 courses with a fully remote course delivery
ID: 2
Status: Pending
Related lots
1B
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
15 December 2025, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
01 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2033
Suppliers
- GB-PPON-PHVT-4343-HWYR
- GB-PPON-PQHL-4825-PGGL
Lot 1d. Level 7/8 courses where a placement can or is be provided by the supplier
ID: 3
Status: Pending
Related lots
1D
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
15 December 2025, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
0 GBP Excluding VAT
0 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
01 January 2026, 00:00AM to 31 December 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2033
-1
Status: Cancelled
Final status date
07 November 2025, 00:00AM
Related lots
1C
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 09 May 2025
- Deadline date:
- 26 June 2025 12:00
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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- Publication date:
- 13 November 2025
- Deadline date:
- Notice type:
- UK6
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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- Publication date:
- 19 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- Notice type:
- UK7
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a