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Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Education for Scotland has awarded a contract for the production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer to GatewayC c/o The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement method used was a limited tender with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £326,700 GBP, was signed on 1st August 2023. The opportunity aims to provide ongoing education around existing guidelines and ensure access to cancer education across Scotland's healthcare pathway.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare education services. The contract involves producing learning materials for clinicians, which can be accessed for free by health professionals across the UK. Businesses with expertise in developing educational materials for healthcare professionals and organisations involved in cancer care services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, offering a chance for growth through collaboration with the NHS Education for Scotland.

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Notice Title

Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

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 Gateway C (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust) for a period of 3 years for the production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

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 Within Scotland a gap has been identified in the provision of early detection of cancer since the CRUK Clinical Engagement Team's programme closed at the end March. Scottish Government have recognized that additional resource is required to fill this gaps. There is a need for ongoing education around existing guidelines and also for a mechanism to educate widely and with pace when guidelines change as is likely as we recover from Covid. There is also a need to ensure cancer education is available across the whole pathway so that personalised care and support can be offered to enable the best possible outcomes and patient experience. Education across the whole pathway can help to reduce the burden on primary care professionals if non-clinical issues are identified early and patients are signposted to local community-based services (e.g. Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) services or other third sector organisations). NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have been commissioned to provide the most cost effective resource to fill the gap required in learning that can be easily accessed by a wide range of primary care staff. The requirements of the project have been scoped and during this process Gateway C has been identified as a current source of learning provision for both England and Wales with learning materials being developed in collaboration with NHSE. It is believed that this is the only provider of the full suite of learning materials required to roll out a programme of learning across Scotland in the timeframe required. NES have also looked at producing similar learning materials in house but the indicative cost is far higher than procurement of the Gateway C platform of learning materials. The use of this platform of materials would also mean equity of access to health professionals across the UK who can access the materials for free at point of registration. No other providers have been identified that host materials developed by recognised health professionals with all of the required learning materials in one place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740386
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485035
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20232 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
Greg Player
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

GATEWAYC C/O THE CHRISTIE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485035
    Production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer - This is a voluntary ex-ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to indicate that NHS Education for Scotland (NES) intends to contract with Gateway C (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust) for a period of 3 years for the production of learning materials for clinicians for early diagnosis of cancer

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