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W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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06 Nov 2024 at 11:01

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05 Nov 2024 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by NHS Education for Scotland, focuses on the "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for Various Directorates in NES" within the education and training services industry category. This contract, targeting the UKM region, has moved to the award stage, with the service contract value set at £62,300. The procurement method was a limited procedure, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the scope falling outside the directive's application. The project emphasized the procurement of actors for training simulations to enhance the inclusivity and realism of educational programmes. The contract was signed on 1 November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of actors and training simulation services, particularly those with experience in realistic scenario-based training. The chosen suppliers, including PHS Pro-Motion, Interact Roleplay, and Birdsong Communications, highlight the diversity and niche expertise required. SMEs involved in providing acting services or those with experience in educational simulations would benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders. This contract enables business growth through long-term engagement with NHS Education for Scotland and by contributing to critical health education initiatives.

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Notice Title

W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Notice Description

Actors for use in training simulation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Procurement Information

NES will develop a strategy to procure actors for diverse simulation and training scenarios. This initiative aims to ensure inclusivity and representativeness in training, enhancing the realism and effectiveness of educational programmes. The procurement will cover actors for sessions, workshops, assessments, and events, with opportunities for those with lived experience to contribute to scenario development. The project is valued at over GBP120k per annum and seeks to be awarded in financial year 25/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b405
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035886-2024
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
SME

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
£62,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
NHS Education For Scotland
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIRDSONG COMMUNICATIONS

INTERACT ROLEPLAY

PHS PRO-MOTION

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