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W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:56

Award

06 Nov 2024 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has concluded a procurement process for the continued provision of actors across various directorates, classified under 'Education and training services' (CPV code: 80000000). This service procurement falls under the category of service contracts, utilising a limited procurement method, i.e., awarding procedure without prior publication of a competition call. The contract was awarded as planned within the financial year 25/26, valued at over £120,000 annually. Related to this procurement, active contracts were signed on 6th November 2024, with PHS Pro-Motion, Birdsong Communication Skills, and Interact Roleplay being successful suppliers. The project aims to bolster inclusive and realistic training programmes within the region of UKM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational service provision, particularly those skilled in role-playing and interactive training. SMEs and larger enterprises involved in delivering actor-led simulation training services in Scotland could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in healthcare training and educational services. Collaborating with NHS Education for Scotland can offer valuable exposure and growth potential, especially for companies focused on innovative training solutions. Businesses that fit well with this tender would include those specialised in communication skills training and roleplay services, especially those incorporating lived experiences into training scenario development. The direct awards without prior competition ensure a streamlined process conducive to suppliers looking to enter into strategic partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Notice Description

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

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-04b467
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028628-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 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
3
Supplier Names

BIRDSONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS

INTERACT ROLEPLAY

PHS PRO-MOTION

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