Award

C002131 Remote, Rural and Island Practitioner-Community Research Training

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland, with its headquarters situated in Edinburgh, initiated a procurement process through an open tender for the "C002131 Remote, Rural and Island Practitioner-Community Research Training" project, categorized under health services (CPV code 80000000). The procurement aimed to address the unique training needs of practitioners in remote and rural areas of the UK. The tender process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 4 August 2025, valued at £24,840. The primary focus was on securing comprehensive services that align with the organisation's robust health-oriented mandate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for enterprises capable of delivering specialised training and research services. Particularly, SMEs with a background in health education and community research stand to benefit, as the tender was awarded to Science Ceilidh, an SME. The open procurement procedure supports businesses that can prove their technical and economic capacities, as indicated by specific insurance requirements and past service examples for similar projects within the last three years. Such processes allow companies not only to secure immediate business but also to establish lasting partnerships with influential public health bodies like NHS Education for Scotland, ultimately fostering business growth in the health services sector.

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Notice Title

C002131 Remote, Rural and Island Practitioner-Community Research Training

Notice Description

Remote, Rural and Island Practitioner-Community Research Training

Lot Information

Lot 1

Remote, Rural and Island Practitioner-Community Research Training

Renewal: Further 2 periods of 12 months depending on funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800859
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£24,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 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
Contact Name
Greg Player
Contact Email
tenders@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313762380

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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENCE CEILIDH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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