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C002090 Provision of a Framework of Agencies to Provide Actors

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of a framework of agencies to supply actors for simulation purposes. This framework aims to enhance the training and educational experiences of the health and social care workforce across Scotland. The process, identified as procurement method "open" and currently at the tender stage, includes an open procedure with electronic submission methods available. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 13:00 on 20 January 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after. The project, titled "C002090 Provision of a Framework of Agencies to Provide Actors," targets the health industry within the UK region, specifically focusing on services as the main category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in actor services, particularly those capable of supplying actors for training simulations. Successful participants in the framework will be ranked based on their tender response scores, offering ranked suppliers the chance for direct awards. The framework allows for up to three suppliers, ensuring varied opportunities and a rotation system that engages multiple providers. Thus, businesses adept at delivering high-quality acting talent for educational purposes, and those looking to expand their reach within the health education sector, are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement will foster business growth by forming long-term partnerships with NES, and selected suppliers will have steady opportunities over the 1080-day contract period.

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Notice Title

C002090 Provision of a Framework of Agencies to Provide Actors

Notice Description

NES is seeking to procure the services of agencies to provide actors for simulation to enhance the training and educational experiences for the health and social care workforce across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NES propose to award a ranked supplier solution for the provision of Actor Services from a maximum of three suppliers. This will allow for the direct award of the sourcing and provision of Actor Services across directorates. Suppliers shall be ranked according to the score they receive on this Tender response. Once the ranked suppliers are listed the first ranked supplier shall be approached as and when required to source and provide Actor Services. Should this supplier be unable to provide Actor Services as set out in the requirements, the second ranked Supplier will then be approached, then the third. NES also reserves the right to approach all suppliers on the ranked solution for more complex requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785578
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543165
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months 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
Additional Buyers

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

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)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIRDSONG COMMUNICATIONS

INTERACT ROLEPLAY

PROFESSIONAL ROLE PLAYERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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