---
title: "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b467"
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buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-27"
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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-04b467

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has concluded a procurement process for the continued provision of actors across various directorates, classified under 'Education and training services' (CPV code: 80000000). This service procurement falls under the category of service contracts, utilising a limited procurement method, i.e., awarding procedure without prior publication of a competition call. The contract was awarded as planned within the financial year 25/26, valued at over £120,000 annually. Related to this procurement, active contracts were signed on 6th November 2024, with PHS Pro-Motion, Birdsong Communication Skills, and Interact Roleplay being successful suppliers. The project aims to bolster inclusive and realistic training programmes within the region of UKM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational service provision, particularly those skilled in role-playing and interactive training. SMEs and larger enterprises involved in delivering actor-led simulation training services in Scotland could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in healthcare training and educational services. Collaborating with NHS Education for Scotland can offer valuable exposure and growth potential, especially for companies focused on innovative training solutions. Businesses that fit well with this tender would include those specialised in communication skills training and roleplay services, especially those incorporating lived experiences into training scenario development. The direct awards without prior competition ensure a streamlined process conducive to suppliers looking to enter into strategic partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

### 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/028628-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIRDSONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS; INTERACT ROLEPLAY; PHS PRO-MOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028628-2026
- 6 Nov 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035956-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782595
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002

## Provenance

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