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C002134 - Delivery of an educational programme in Psychoanalytic theory, child development, infant and child observation, and reflective practice for perinatal, infant, child, adolescent and family work.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for NHS Education for Scotland involved the commissioning of an educational programme titled "C002134 - Delivery of an educational programme in Psychoanalytic theory, child development, infant and child observation, and reflective practice for perinatal, infant, child, adolescent and family work." This initiative, targeting the health sector, specifically aims to enhance professional qualifications through a Postgraduate Diploma informed by psychoanalytic theory. Based in Edinburgh, NHS Education for Scotland served as the buying organisation. The procurement process, conducted as an open procedure under services, has transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20th August 2025. The initial tender was active from 4th July 2025, with submissions closing on 4th August 2025. The contract, now active, has a value of £110,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in psychological and developmental theories. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), demonstrated by the award to Human Development Scotland, are particularly well-positioned to engage with such procurement opportunities. The service provider is expected to deliver tailored educational programmes for healthcare professionals working with infants, children, and families, indicating a demand for expertise in both child development and psychoanalytic frameworks. Businesses looking to expand within Scotland's health education sector or engage in long-term governmental contracts can benefit substantially from participating in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

C002134 - Delivery of an educational programme in Psychoanalytic theory, child development, infant and child observation, and reflective practice for perinatal, infant, child, adolescent and family work.

Notice Description

NES are seeking to commission the delivery of an educational programme to Postgraduate Diploma level informed by Psychoanalytic theory, with a focus on infant and child observation, reflective practice and work discussion for therapeutic working with infants, children and young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NES are seeking to commission the delivery of an educational programme to Postgraduate Diploma level informed by Psychoanalytic theory, with a focus on infant and child observation, reflective practice and work discussion for therapeutic working with infants, children and young people.. Contract value is estimated and based on the maximum number of cohorts/trainees over the lifetime of the contract (including all extensions).

Renewal: Contract duration of 24 months with the option of extending for a further 2 cohorts of 24 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803380
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538114
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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
Lynn Donald
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
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533919
    C002134 - Delivery of an educational programme in Psychoanalytic theory, child development, infant and child observation, and reflective practice for perinatal, infant, child, adolescent and family work. - NES are seeking to commission the delivery of an educational programme to Postgraduate Diploma level informed by Psychoanalytic theory, with a focus on infant and child observation, reflective practice and work discussion for therapeutic working with infants, children and young people.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538114
    C002134 - Delivery of an educational programme in Psychoanalytic theory, child development, infant and child observation, and reflective practice for perinatal, infant, child, adolescent and family work. - NES are seeking to commission the delivery of an educational programme to Postgraduate Diploma level informed by Psychoanalytic theory, with a focus on infant and child observation, reflective practice and work discussion for therapeutic working with infants, children and young people.

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