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C002120 Provision of Workplace Strategy Coaching Sessions, Disability & Neurodiversity Awareness Training and Needs Assessments for employees of NHS Education for Scotland and Post Graduate Resident Doctors & Dentists in Training

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 14:46

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland, based in Edinburgh, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of workplace strategy coaching sessions, disability and neurodiversity awareness training, and needs assessments for its employees and postgraduate resident doctors and dentists in training. The process falls under the education and training services industry category and was executed through an open procedure. This procurement reached the award stage as of 14th January 2026, with Clear Links Support Ltd being the successful supplier for the contract valued at GBP 370,200. The contract supports the professional development of healthcare personnel within the UK, particularly in the UKM region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training, and awareness services, particularly those focusing on healthcare and medical training environments. It is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Clear Links Support Ltd, offering services that align with supporting neurodiversity and workplace integration. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality training programs and possessing robust experience in the healthcare sector would find such tenders beneficial for expanding their client base and contributing to important societal needs. The emphasis on quality over price, with a 60% technical and 40% price award criteria, suggests a favourable environment for businesses that can deliver high-value, specialised services.

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Notice Title

C002120 Provision of Workplace Strategy Coaching Sessions, Disability & Neurodiversity Awareness Training and Needs Assessments for employees of NHS Education for Scotland and Post Graduate Resident Doctors & Dentists in Training

Notice Description

Provision of Workplace Strategy Coaching Sessions, Disability & Neurodiversity Awareness Training and Needs Assessments for employees of NHS Education for Scotland and Post Graduate Resident Doctors & Dentists in Training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Workplace Strategy Coaching Sessions, Disability & Neurodiversity Awareness Training and Needs Assessments for employees of NHS Education for Scotland and Post Graduate Resident Doctors & Dentists in Training

Renewal: 2 further 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055969
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003151-2026
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
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
£370,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 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
Lynn Donald
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

CLEAR LINKS SUPPORT

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