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C002186 Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice.

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), has announced an active tender process tagged for the delivery of "Managing Medical Emergencies training" intended for vocational trainees, dental core trainees, and dentists working in sedation at general dental practices. This procurement falls under the category of education and training services, and seeks providers capable of covering various geographical regions including the East, North, Northeast, West, Southeast of Scotland, and specific training fields like dental sedation. The tender is governed by the open procedure method with bids expected to be submitted electronically by the deadline of 22nd May 2026, with subsequent bid opening and award starting immediately on the same date.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the educational and medical training sectors to expand their services and engage in a high-quality public procurement process. Providers with expertise in managing medical emergencies within the dental industry, particularly those capable of delivering training across multiple geographic locations in Scotland, can efficiently compete given the emphasis on technical quality (60%) and pricing (40%) as the award criteria. With community benefits included, this initiative aligns well for organisations that value social responsibility alongside business growth, offering up to two possible renewal periods of 12 months each for continued service provision.

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Notice Title

C002186 Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice.

Notice Description

Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice. This lot is for the geographic area MME East, North & North-East.

Renewal: 2 further 12 month renewal periods

Lot 2

Public Services Deliver (PSD) Scotland Dental Directorate - Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice. Split into geographical areas - Lot 2 MME West.

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Lot 3

Public Services Deliver (PSD) Scotland Dental Directorate - Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice. Lots split into geographical area - Lot 3 MME Southeast

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Lot 4

Public Services Deliver (PSD) Scotland Dental Directorate - Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice. Lots split into specific training fields - Lot 4 DCT1 Scotland

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Lot 5

Public Services Deliver (PSD) Scotland Dental Directorate - Delivery of Managing Medical Emergencies training for Vocational Trainees, for Dental Core Trainees in the Public Dental Service and Dentists and Therapists delivering Sedation in General Dental Practice. Lots split into specific fields Lot 5 - Dental Sedation

Renewal: 2 x further 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034535-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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