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title: "Advanced Practitioner University Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e745"
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# Advanced Practitioner University Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e745

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## Summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) initiated a public procurement process titled "Advanced Practitioner University Programme," focusing on adult-education services at university level. This procurement, now completed, aimed to identify educational programmes to support SAS staff in achieving a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Practice, supplemented by a competency framework. The open procedure allowed for multiple universities across Scotland, such as The University of Dundee, Glasgow Caledonian University, and others, to participate as suppliers. This contract, valued at £300,000 over five years, was active as of 13th June 2025 and covers services to be provided across Scotland.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for educational institutions and training bodies that can deliver advanced practitioner training at a postgraduate level. Universities and large educational bodies with established postgraduate courses and a focus on healthcare training would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process emphasised quality and community benefits, making it essential for participants to demonstrate excellence in educational delivery and contributions to broader community goals. The contract's extensive five-year duration allows for long-term collaboration with the Scottish Ambulance Service in shaping and delivering essential practitioner training programmes.

## Notice

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) Advanced Practitioner (AP) training programme requires staff to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma (PG DIp) in Advanced Practice and to complete a SAS-based Competency Framework to achieve final sign off.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) Advanced Practitioner (AP) training programme requires staff to achieve a Postgraduate Diploma (PG DIp) in Advanced Practice and to complete a SAS-based Competency Framework to achieve final sign off. We therefore seek to identify advanced practice programmes that are accessible to staff across Scotland and can meet the SAS Advanced Practice programme requirements, to create an 'approved AP programme provider' list.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054775-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY; THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS; UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054775-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006972-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790942
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00393
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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