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title: "C002031 Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ceb2"
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# C002031 Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ceb2

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## Summary

The NHS Education for Scotland has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes" in the services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £150,000. The contracting authority is located at 2nd Floor, Westport, Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is marked as completed, with the contract awarded to Harlow Consulting Services Ltd on 27th July 2023.

This tender opportunity aimed to engage experienced researchers or service evaluators in exploring the factors influencing HNC HP students' decisions in the education and training services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a background in high-quality analyses and reports are well-suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in conducting research related to education governance, ethics, and data privacy can leverage this tender to grow their services and expertise further.

## Notice

NES invites proposals from experienced researcher(s)/ service evaluators with a track record of delivering high-quality analyses and reports, to explore the factors that influence HNC HP students' decisions to articulate into year 2, and their timely completion of programmes The researcher(s)/ service evaluators must apply robust research governance principles associated with ethics, permissions/consent, and data privacy/ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NES invites proposals from experienced researcher(s)/ service evaluators with a track record of delivering high-quality analyses and reports, to explore the factors that influence HNC HP students' decisions to articulate into year 2, and their timely completion of programmes The researcher(s)/ service evaluators must apply robust research governance principles associated with ethics, permissions/consent, and data privacy/ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additional information: Please note this contract notice replaces reference number - MAY478828

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025101-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025101-2023
- 23 May 2023 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014657-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732914
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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