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C002114 Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Directorate - Framework Agreement for Scoping and Evaluation Services

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 14:15

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland has successfully awarded a framework agreement for scoping and evaluation services within the Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions Directorate. The process was conducted under an open procedure and specifically targeted the education and training services sector. Although the tender's evaluation process highlighted a preference towards quality (80%) over price (20%), the involved lot was eventually cancelled. However, the contract was awarded to Harlow Consulting Services Ltd with an estimated value of £375,000 and was signed on 25th June 2025. This procurement, governed by the regulations outlined in the CELEX Directive 32014L0024, was conducted electronically, focusing on projects impacting the UK, specifically in the UKM region.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social care, and educational services, allowing them to demonstrate expertise in project evaluation and evidence scoping. The requirement for experienced and qualified suppliers can encourage growth for SMEs, exemplified by the success of Harlow Consulting Services Ltd. With a focus on producing substantive program evaluations, companies that can showcase robust technical competency and innovative approaches are well-suited to compete in this arena, potentially paving pathways into long-term contracts within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

C002114 Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professions (NMAHP) Directorate - Framework Agreement for Scoping and Evaluation Services

Notice Description

NES invites proposals from experienced and qualified suppliers to deliver scoping and evaluation services across diverse projects within health, social care and education. Evaluation of programmes of work in NMAHP enable the demonstration of a project's worth, highlight programme impact, and identify areas for improvement while scoping is undertaken to summarise range of evidence to convey the breadth and depth of a subject or field.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NES invites proposals from experienced and qualified suppliers to deliver scoping and evaluation services across diverse projects within health, social care and education. Evaluation of programmes of work in NMAHP enable the demonstration of a project's worth, highlight programme impact, and identify areas for improvement while scoping is undertaken to summarise range of evidence to convey the breadth and depth of a subject or field.

Renewal: 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036862-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
Greg Player
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES

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