Award

Medical staff Manual Handling

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Medical staff Manual Handling," focused on providing necessary training resources and staff. This contract falls under the services sector, specifically catering to the education industry category. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, centred in Dundee within the region UKM71. The process has reached the award stage as of 10 March 2026, with NHS Tayside designated as the supplier, and the contract valued at £580,000 having been signed on 9 March 2026. The buyer emphasized quality and price, with award criteria split as 40% quality and 60% price, and submission initially closed on 16 February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in manual handling and training services. Enterprises equipped with NHS-standard manual handling equipment who hold current certifications within the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme are likely to thrive. The contract demands that the training service be delivered face-to-face with quality equipment and instruction, providing an excellent avenue for expansion for firms operating in Dundee and Kirkcaldy. The open procurement method indicates a competitive yet accessible opportunity for suitable firms, especially those demonstrating consistent quality and competitive pricing. Businesses focusing on technical and suitability criteria are particularly positioned to engage effectively in this offering, which is anticipated to foster growth within the education and healthcare sectors in the region.

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Notice Title

Medical staff Manual Handling

Notice Description

Medical staff Manual Handling

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of qualified staff, resources and locations to deliver Medical staff Manual Handling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551310
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days 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
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS TAYSIDE

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