Award

C002032 - Framework of Providers with relevant expertise to provide additional teaching/tutor support for the NES Enhanced Psychological Practice Programme as and when required.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland conducted a procurement process titled "C002032 - Framework of Providers with relevant expertise to provide additional teaching/tutor support for the NES Enhanced Psychological Practice Programme." This process falls under the health industry category and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure, initiating on 31 January 2024, with the tender period ending on 4 March 2024. Subsequently, an award contract was signed on 3 October 2024. The framework will be operational for one year, with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The framework is set within the primary care mental health setting and classified under the CPV code 80000000 for services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in enhanced psychological interventions. Companies that can provide additional teaching and tutor support within a primary care mental health setting are in an advantageous position to participate. The framework particularly suits independent sole traders or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the open procedure's nature and the competitive criteria balancing technical quality and cost equally at 50% each. Successful participation could provide suppliers with a steady stream of engagements and the potential for long-term collaboration with NHS Education for Scotland, given the framework's possibility of extension.

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Notice Title

C002032 - Framework of Providers with relevant expertise to provide additional teaching/tutor support for the NES Enhanced Psychological Practice Programme as and when required.

Notice Description

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting the submission of proposals from providers with experience in delivering enhanced psychological interventions, ideally within a primary care mental health setting. Successful suppliers will join the EPP- Adult framework which will be in place for a period of one year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting the submission of proposals from providers with experience in delivering enhanced psychological interventions, ideally within a primary care mental health setting. Successful suppliers will join the EPP- Adult framework which will be in place for a period of one year.

Options: Successful suppliers will join the EPP- Adult framework which will be in place for a period of one year. NES will have the option to extend this framework by 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: Successful suppliers will join the EPP- Adult framework which will be in place for a period of one year. NES will have the option to extend this framework by 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000756585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552633
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INDEPENDENT SOLE TRADER

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497585
    C002032 - Framework of Providers with relevant expertise to provide additional teaching/tutor support for the NES Enhanced Psychological Practice Programme as and when required. - NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting the submission of proposals from providers with experience in delivering enhanced psychological interventions, ideally within a primary care mental health setting. Successful suppliers will join the EPP- Adult framework which will be in place for a period of one year.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552633
    C002032 - Framework of Providers with relevant expertise to provide additional teaching/tutor support for the NES Enhanced Psychological Practice Programme as and when required. - NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting the submission of proposals from providers with experience in delivering enhanced psychological interventions, ideally within a primary care mental health setting. Successful suppliers will join the EPP- Adult framework which will be in place for a period of one year.

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