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Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 08:49

Award

02 Aug 2023 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has awarded a contract to GatewayC, part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, for the production of learning materials aimed at clinicians to facilitate the early diagnosis of cancer. This procurement falls under the category of health and safety services and is conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons that limit competition. The three-year contract, valued at £326,700, was signed on 1st August 2023. The initiative is part of a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice indicating NES’s intent to bridge the educational gaps identified in Scotland, particularly in early cancer detection among primary care professionals. The project covers the UK region coded as UKM.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those focusing on educational materials and digital learning platforms. While competition was limited, businesses that can provide specialised learning materials or similar services might consider such opportunities for future involvement or collaboration. The reliance on GatewayC, an established educational provider across the UK, demonstrates a demand for high-quality, technically sophisticated educational service providers. Companies specialising in healthcare education materials that adapt to evolving medical guidelines, especially those that can offer cost-effective and quick deployment solutions, are ideally suited to engage in similar opportunities to support healthcare professionals across various developmental stages.

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Notice Title

Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that NHS Education for Scotland (NES) intends to contract with Gateway C (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust) for a period of 3 years for the production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ec4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATEWAYC C/O THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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