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W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

NHS Education for Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NHS Education for Scotland, focuses on the provision of actors for various directorates, enhancing their simulation and training scenarios. The contract, titled "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES," falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with services delivered across the region. The procurement follows a limited method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring inclusivity and representativeness in training sessions, workshops, assessments, and events. This initiative, valued at over GBP 120k annually, aims to improve educational programmes' realism and was officially signed on 6th November 2024, marking the active award stage of the contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in actor provision, particularly those with expertise in delivering realistic and inclusive training scenarios. Large enterprises, such as PHS Pro-Motion, Birdsong Communication Skills, and Interact Roleplay, were successful suppliers for this contract, suggesting that businesses familiar with simulation-based training and capable of meeting specific representational needs are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the focus on engaging actors with lived experience for scenario development indicates potential for businesses prioritising diversity and real-world representation. By contributing to place-based learning initiatives, interested parties in the UKM region can leverage existing frameworks to advance public education and health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Notice Description

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782595
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552688
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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, 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
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Communication Skills

Interact Roleplay

PHS Pro-Motion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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