Orthoptics education and training pipelines
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NHS England, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract titled "Orthoptics education and training pipelines" to the British & Irish Orthoptics Society (BIOS). The contract aims to address challenges faced by the orthoptic profession by enhancing educational and training opportunities, particularly in rural and coastal areas of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, now at the award stage, was conducted directly without competition and falls under the services category.
The contract, valued at £99,500 net (£119,400 gross), commenced on 11th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and training services to engage in developing educational resources and training schemes. Companies with expertise in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative training solutions for allied health professions, stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes.
The collaboration between NHS England and BIOS highlights the potential for businesses to contribute to the national effort of bolstering the healthcare workforce, thereby aligning business growth with public health priorities.
This contract is for strengthening education and training pipelines for Orthoptics, a small and vulnerable allied health profession facing challenges with clinical placement shortages and limited training routes. The project will focus on creating bespoke training, identifying and overcoming barriers to simulated placements, and addressing gaps in educational capacity, particularly in rural and coastal areas, so that the orthoptic workforce can grow, upskill, and contribute fully to the priorities set out in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and other national strategies.
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The contract period is one year.
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