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title: "C0020125 - Provision of a taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, to meet the psychology workforce needs of the NHS in Scotland"
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# C0020125 - Provision of a taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, to meet the psychology workforce needs of the NHS in Scotland

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fac8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care" has reached the award stage. Managed by NHS Education for Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, this initiative is aimed at addressing the psychology workforce needs of the NHS in Scotland. The contract, valued at £2,760,000, was awarded on 10th September 2025 to a consortium of the University of Stirling and the University of Dundee. This programme, classified under education and training services (CPV code 80000000), is set to commence in January 2026 and conclude in December 2026. The procurement, carried out via an open procedure, focuses on service provision in the UK, specifically the region of Scotland (UKM).

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education and training services, particularly those with expertise in psychological therapies. The contract's focus on delivering a high-quality MSc programme demonstrates a demand for organisations capable of meeting educational standards and effectively managing training for healthcare professionals. Large-scale educational institutions or training providers with a robust understanding of the healthcare sector and the ability to provide evidence-based psychological training are well-suited to deliver on such contracts. Involvement in this initiative could enhance the reputation and expand the service offerings of qualified educational providers.

## Notice

In order to meet the needs of providing a high quality, evidence based applied psychology workforce in Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver; A taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care Programme It is expected that the programme would commence in January 2026 and run until December 2026. This would be the "academic year" for this programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to meet the needs of providing a high quality, evidence based applied psychology workforce in Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver; A taught MSc in Psychological Therapies in Primary Care Programme It is expected that the programme would commence in January 2026 and run until December 2026. This would be the "academic year" for this programme. Additional information: Contract Value based on maximum intake of trainees across life of contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056618-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,760,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056618-2025
- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012056-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794489
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13002

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