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C002101 NHS Scotland Management Training Scheme (MTS): Provision of online assessment centre to support the recruitment process of graduate-level applicants.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 11:27

Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland is conducting a procurement process for the NHS Scotland Management Training Scheme, focused on providing an online assessment centre to support the recruitment of graduate-level applicants. The tender is classified within the education and training services industry category and is located in the region of UKM (United Kingdom). The procurement method being utilised is the open procedure, with key dates including the award date of 8th January 2025 and the contract signing date of 25th February 2025. The contract, valued at £104,160, has been awarded to Amberjack Global Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in digital assessment and recruitment solutions, particularly those with experience in the educational sector. The procurement process emphasises both technical quality and price, making it suitable for companies with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing models. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and meet the specified insurance and professional standards are well-suited to compete, thereby opening avenues for business growth within the public sector and contributing to the recruitment of future healthcare leaders.

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Notice Title

C002101 NHS Scotland Management Training Scheme (MTS): Provision of online assessment centre to support the recruitment process of graduate-level applicants.

Notice Description

NHS Scotland Management Training Scheme (MTS): Provision of online assessment centre to support the recruitment process of graduate-level applicants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Scotland Management Training Scheme (MTS): Provision of online assessment centre to support the recruitment process of graduate-level applicants.

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c08d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010097-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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
£104,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months 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
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
1
Supplier Name

AMBERJACK GLOBAL

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