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W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process for the continued provision of actors for various directorates, aimed at enhancing training simulations. This tender falls under the health and education service industry and covers delivery locations within Scotland. This tender utilised a limited procurement method, without a prior call for competition, which was awarded on 1st November 2024. The procurement stage is now complete, awarding contracts to PHS Pro-Motion, Interact Roleplay, and Birdsong Communications, with a total value of GBP 62,300. The project seeks to ensure inclusivity and representativeness in training, contributing significantly to the effectiveness of educational programmes.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing actors for educational and training purposes, especially those that can facilitate diverse and realistic simulation scenarios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like PHS Pro-Motion, Interact Roleplay, and Birdsong Communications are ideal candidates for such contracts. The project is valued at over GBP 120k per annum, presenting lucrative potential for growth by participating in high-value public sector contracts. It encourages participation from companies that can contribute to scenario development, especially those with performers who have relevant lived experiences, thereby fostering inclusivity and enhanced learning experiences.

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Notice Title

W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Notice Description

Actors for use in training simulation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Procurement Information

NES will develop a strategy to procure actors for diverse simulation and training scenarios. This initiative aims to ensure inclusivity and representativeness in training, enhancing the realism and effectiveness of educational programmes. The procurement will cover actors for sessions, workshops, assessments, and events, with opportunities for those with lived experience to contribute to scenario development. The project is valued at over GBP120k per annum and seeks to be awarded in financial year 25/26.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517722
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
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
£62,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lynn Donald, NHS Education For Scotland
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
3
Supplier Names

BIRDSONG COMMUNICATIONS

INTERACT ROLEPLAY

PHS PRO-MOTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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