AwardedAwarded 5 December 2025
Optometry education framework
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) · NHS and health
In brief
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded training and education work to University of Plymouth, Cardiff University and Glasgow Caledonian University on 5 December 2025.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
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.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not stated | Lot 3 | — | |
| University of Plymouth Cardiff University Glasgow Caledonian University 4 bids received | Lot 1 | — | Awarded 7 November 2025 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029 |
| University of Plymouth Cardiff University 2 bids received | Lot 2 | — | Awarded 7 November 2025 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029 |
| Cardiff University 1 bid received | Lot 4 | — | Awarded 7 November 2025 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 073716-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 084709-2025
About the buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)Last 12 months
Procurements
30Awards
24Suppliers it has used most for training
- Cardiff University6 contracts
- Wrexham University3 contracts
- Awair GB Ltd2 contracts
- Bangor University2 contracts
- Gatenbysanderson Limited2 contracts
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- £1.41mframework ceiling
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From notice 073716-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025, last updated 19 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.