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C001954 - Delivery of MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the award of a contract by the NHS Education for Scotland for the delivery of the MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care programme. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at 1,293,600 GBP (excl. VAT), commenced on 01/01/23. The contract was awarded to the University of Stirling and The University of Dundee. The main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale educational institutions specialising in psychology-related services to collaborate with the NHS Education for Scotland. Businesses involved in academic training, specifically in applied psychology, can compete for this contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is currently active, providing stability for the awarded suppliers. The geographical focus is on UKM region, offering a clear location for service delivery within the procurement process.

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Notice Title

C001954 - Delivery of MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that NHS Education for Scotland (NES) intends to contract with The Universities of Dundee (institution with Primary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [PARR] and Stirling (institute with Secondary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [SARR]) to continue to deliver the academic elements of the MSc Programme in applied psychology, modelled upon the accreditation criteria for professional training, set by the British Psychological Society and the approved criteria set by the Health and Care Professions Council. The contract will commence 01/01/23 with an estimated contract value over 2 years of 1,293,600 GBP (ex VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that NHS Education for Scotland (NES) intends to contract with The Universities of Dundee (institution with Primary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [PARR] and Stirling (institute with Secondary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [SARR]) to continue deliver the academic elements of the MSc Programme in applied psychology, modelled upon the accreditation criteria for professional training, set by the British Psychological Society and the approved criteria set by the Health and Care Professions Council. The contract will commence 01/01/23 with an estimated contract value over 2 years of 1,293,600 GBP) ex VAT.

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474646
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£1,293,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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
2
Supplier Names

THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444784
    C001954 - Delivery of MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care - This is a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that NHS Education for Scotland (NES) intends to contract with The Universities of Dundee (institution with Primary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [PARR] and Stirling (institute with Secondary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [SARR]) to continue to deliver the academic elements of the MSc Programme in applied psychology, modelled upon the accreditation criteria for professional training, set by the British Psychological Society and the approved criteria set by the Health and Care Professions Council. The contract will commence 01/01/23 with an estimated contract value over 3 years of 1,839,600 GBP (ex VAT).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474646
    C001954 - Delivery of MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care - This is a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that NHS Education for Scotland (NES) intends to contract with The Universities of Dundee (institution with Primary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [PARR] and Stirling (institute with Secondary Academic and Regulatory Responsibility [SARR]) to continue to deliver the academic elements of the MSc Programme in applied psychology, modelled upon the accreditation criteria for professional training, set by the British Psychological Society and the approved criteria set by the Health and Care Professions Council. The contract will commence 01/01/23 with an estimated contract value over 2 years of 1,293,600 GBP (ex VAT).

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