Tender

C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

06 Apr 2021 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland" is currently being issued by NHS Education for Scotland. This procurement falls within the education and training services sector and is located in various health board areas across Scotland including Grampian, Highland, Lothian, and Greater Glasgow. The procurement stage is currently active, and submissions are accepted through the open procedure. Originally set to close on 7th April 2021, the submission deadline has been extended to 7th May 2021, allowing interested parties additional time to prepare their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational programme development, particularly those with expertise in nursing training and adult education. Potential bidders would include academic institutions, professional training organisations, and consultancy firms that can deliver the necessary educational services at SCQF level 11. Given the structured nature of this procurement, those with a background in healthcare training and robust partnerships with the NHS would be especially well-suited to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland

Notice Description

Once the tender is awarded, the successful supplier/s shall: - Deliver a work based, part time programme at SCQF level 11 that provides knowledge and skills for senior/specialist practitioner practice at Level 6 in each area of the adult community nursing integrated team, i.e. district nursing, care home nursing, prison health and general practice nursing and leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate. - Develop and design the education programme in collaboration with NES, other successful suppliers and NHS Boards to ensure a national consistent approach with appropriate local variation

Lot Information

Lot 1 North

Estimated intake for first year: 15 - 20 Health Board Areas: Grampian, Highland, Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles. NES shall commit to the minimum number of 15 students to this Lot.

Renewal: NES reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 4 cohorts/years.

Lot 2 South East and Central

Estimated intake for first year: 25-65 Health Board Areas: Lothian, Borders, Tayside, Fife and Forth Valley. NES shall commit to the minimum number of 25 students to this Lot.

Renewal: NES reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 4 cohorts/years.

Lot 3 West

Estimated intake for first year: 25-65 Health Board Areas: Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway. NES shall commit to the minimum number of 25 students to this Lot.

Renewal: NES reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 4 cohorts/years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0298e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004501-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Declan Walkden
Contact Email
declan.walkden@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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