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C0020125 - Provision of a taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, to meet the psychology workforce needs of the NHS in Scotland

NHS Education for Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 14:53

Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care" has reached the award stage. Managed by NHS Education for Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, this initiative is aimed at addressing the psychology workforce needs of the NHS in Scotland. The contract, valued at £2,760,000, was awarded on 10th September 2025 to a consortium of the University of Stirling and the University of Dundee. This programme, classified under education and training services (CPV code 80000000), is set to commence in January 2026 and conclude in December 2026. The procurement, carried out via an open procedure, focuses on service provision in the UK, specifically the region of Scotland (UKM).

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education and training services, particularly those with expertise in psychological therapies. The contract's focus on delivering a high-quality MSc programme demonstrates a demand for organisations capable of meeting educational standards and effectively managing training for healthcare professionals. Large-scale educational institutions or training providers with a robust understanding of the healthcare sector and the ability to provide evidence-based psychological training are well-suited to deliver on such contracts. Involvement in this initiative could enhance the reputation and expand the service offerings of qualified educational providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0020125 - Provision of a taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, to meet the psychology workforce needs of the NHS in Scotland

Notice Description

In order to meet the needs of providing a high quality, evidence based applied psychology workforce in Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver; A taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care Programme It is expected that the programme would commence in January 2026 and run until December 2026. This would be the "academic year" for this programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to meet the needs of providing a high quality, evidence based applied psychology workforce in Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver; A taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care Programme It is expected that the programme would commence in January 2026 and run until December 2026. This would be the "academic year" for this programme. Additional information: Contract Value based on maximum intake of trainees across life of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fac8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056618-2025
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
£2,760,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

University of Dundee

University of Stirling

Further Information

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