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CONTENT WRITER - Mental health improvement and prevention of self-harm and suicide. Enhancing care through communication and relationships. Defining, exploring, and enhancing relational care.

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process dated 27th March 2026, NHS Education for Scotland has engaged in an open procedure for the award of a contract focused on enhancing mental health care and preventing self-harm and suicide through relational care. This project involves the creation of an educational digital resource, commissioned from a subject matter expert, aimed at the health and public sector workforce. Located in Edinburgh, NHS Education for Scotland sought services within the health industry category. The specific contract, awarded to Imroc, a supplier classified as an SME, was signed on 13th October 2025, with a value of £10,889 GBP, highlighting the completion of the award stage in this procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content development in the healthcare sector, particularly those with experience in eLearning resources. The venture allows firms to participate in the enhancement of mental health care solutions, thus contributing to meaningful societal improvements. The project is ideally suited for experts in education within the health or public sector workforce, and small to medium enterprises with expertise in developing interactive learning materials could greatly benefit. The open procurement method invites competitive bids, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their offerings and establish partnerships with influential health organisations like NHS Education for Scotland.

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Notice Title

CONTENT WRITER - Mental health improvement and prevention of self-harm and suicide. Enhancing care through communication and relationships. Defining, exploring, and enhancing relational care.

Notice Description

NES are seeking to commission a subject matter expert working within an organisation or independently an individual with experience in the development of education for the health, care, and/or wider public sector workforce: A subject matter expert to develop written content for a digital resource (in the form of an eLearning resource) which also contains three case studies across the lifespan. This resource will be designed to support learners to achieve the outcomes stated above. This resource will provide an engaging, interactive learning experience for staff working across the KSF levels of practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NES are seeking to commission a subject matter expert working within an organisation or independently an individual with experience in the development of education for the health, care, and/or wider public sector workforce: A subject matter expert to develop written content for a digital resource (in the form of an eLearning resource) which also contains three case studies across the lifespan. This resource will be designed to support learners to achieve the outcomes stated above. This resource will provide an engaging, interactive learning experience for staff working across the KSF levels of practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809152
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552630
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,889 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IMROC

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538424
    CONTENT WRITER - Mental health improvement and prevention of self-harm and suicide. Enhancing care through communication and relationships. Defining, exploring, and enhancing relational care. - NES are seeking to commission a subject matter expert working within an organisation or independently an individual with experience in the development of education for the health, care, and/or wider public sector workforce: A subject matter expert to develop written content for a digital resource (in the form of an eLearning resource) which also contains three case studies across the lifespan. This resource will be designed to support learners to achieve the outcomes stated above. This resource will provide an engaging, interactive learning experience for staff working across the KSF levels of practice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552630
    CONTENT WRITER - Mental health improvement and prevention of self-harm and suicide. Enhancing care through communication and relationships. Defining, exploring, and enhancing relational care. - NES are seeking to commission a subject matter expert working within an organisation or independently an individual with experience in the development of education for the health, care, and/or wider public sector workforce: A subject matter expert to develop written content for a digital resource (in the form of an eLearning resource) which also contains three case studies across the lifespan. This resource will be designed to support learners to achieve the outcomes stated above. This resource will provide an engaging, interactive learning experience for staff working across the KSF levels of practice.

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