--- title: "C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-03-06" --- # C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland. Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0663d0.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, commonly referred to as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a tender process titled "C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland". This initiative falls within the education and training services industry category and aims at supporting regions across Scotland, particularly targeting healthcare professionals in remote and rural areas. The tender is currently active, with the procurement stage identified as "Tender" under an open procedure. Interested parties have until 17 April 2026 to submit bids electronically via the provided platform. The contract period extends for 1170 days, and there is a possibility for a 12-month extension. The buyer's contact details are available for queries related to tender submission. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in flexible and modular training programmes, particularly those with capabilities in remote or hybrid education delivery. Organisations that can design curricula supportive of part-time, work-based study patterns integrated with professional practice in community nursing will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on modular programmes allows businesses with experience in digital education and regional healthcare training to leverage their strengths. Participants are encouraged to integrate community benefits in their proposals, which will form 5% of the technical evaluation criteria, thus aligning with broader public sector objectives. The open procedure presents a competitive landscape, ensuring transparency and equal opportunities for all eligible providers. ## Notice We are seeking to commission at least one flexible, modular preparation programme to support the three regions of Scotland so that the provision reflects the opportunities and principles set out in the NES Community Education and Career Pathway. The intention is to maximise access for practitioners across all community settings and to ensure that the programme is delivered predominantly at a distance or in a hybrid format, enabling participation regardless of geographical location, including remote and rural areas. Programmes should be designed to accommodate the workforce, with part-time, work-based study patterns that integrate learning with practice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are seeking to commission at least one flexible, modular preparation programme to support the three regions of Scotland so that the provision reflects the opportunities and principles set out in the NES Community Education and Career Pathway. The intention is to maximise access for practitioners across all community settings and to ensure that the programme is delivered predominantly at a distance or in a hybrid format, enabling participation regardless of geographical location, including remote and rural areas. Programmes should be designed to accommodate the workforce, with part-time, work-based study patterns that integrate learning with practice. Renewal: 12 Month Extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020248-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020248-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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