Award

C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Award

18 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Tender

21 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for delivering pharmacy post-registration academic modules. The procurement, divided into three Lots, seeks providers for modules in Research, Clinical Decision Making, and Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE). Located in Edinburgh, the buying organisation utilised an open procedure for this service-based procurement in the health sector, formerly announced on 18th September 2024. The academic module contracts, awarded to the University of Strathclyde and Robert Gordon University, were signed in May 2024, with anticipated delivery across various locations in the UKM region.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmacy education and clinical training. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality academic modules can benefit from the long-term contracts awarded. Large educational institutions, particularly those with robust research and healthcare training capabilities, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The processes' open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, ensuring opportunities for diverse educational service providers to expand their reach and establish themselves in the public sector.

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Notice Title

C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research.

Notice Description

NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Research.

NES is looking for a Provider to deliver Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Research.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months periods.

LOT 2 - Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Clinical Decision Making

NES is looking for a supplier to deliver Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Clinical Decision Making.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months

LOT 3 - Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for ACE Courses

NES is looking for a supplier to deliver Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for ACE Courses.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750752
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514491
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£196,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete, Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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 1313762380, +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

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493135
    C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research. - NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514496
    C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research. - NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514491
    C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research. - NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.

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