---
title: "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b405"
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buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-11-06"
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# W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b405

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by NHS Education for Scotland, focuses on the "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for Various Directorates in NES" within the education and training services industry category. This contract, targeting the UKM region, has moved to the award stage, with the service contract value set at £62,300. The procurement method was a limited procedure, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the scope falling outside the directive's application. The project emphasized the procurement of actors for training simulations to enhance the inclusivity and realism of educational programmes. The contract was signed on 1 November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of actors and training simulation services, particularly those with experience in realistic scenario-based training. The chosen suppliers, including PHS Pro-Motion, Interact Roleplay, and Birdsong Communications, highlight the diversity and niche expertise required. SMEs involved in providing acting services or those with experience in educational simulations would benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders. This contract enables business growth through long-term engagement with NHS Education for Scotland and by contributing to critical health education initiatives.

## Notice

Actors for use in training simulation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

### Procurement Information

NES will develop a strategy to procure actors for diverse simulation and training scenarios. This initiative aims to ensure inclusivity and representativeness in training, enhancing the realism and effectiveness of educational programmes. The procurement will cover actors for sessions, workshops, assessments, and events, with opportunities for those with lived experience to contribute to scenario development. The project is valued at over GBP120k per annum and seeks to be awarded in financial year 25/26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035886-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIRDSONG COMMUNICATIONS; INTERACT ROLEPLAY; PHS PRO-MOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035886-2024
- 5 Nov 2024 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035793-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002

## Provenance

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