--- title: "Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2019-11-18" --- # Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141.json) ## Summary The NHS Education for Scotland has initiated a public procurement process for the "Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics". This tender falls under the health services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the current stage is complete, with key milestone dates including the award date of November 4, 2019, and the projected programme commencement in September 2021. This tender represents significant opportunities for educational institutions, particularly those specialising in health science and paramedic training. Businesses that can offer innovative and accelerated learning solutions will be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in higher education collaboration and compliance with healthcare training standards. The contract includes multiple lots covering regions like Grampian, Highlands and Islands, and Glasgow, making it ideal for a range of potential partners with local expertise and outreach capabilities. ## Notice Development and Delivery of an accelerated BSc Paramedic Science Programme. It is anticipated that any new programme would not commence until September 2021, with formal tendering for providers taking place during 2019. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Grampian Minimum Intake Per Annum: 20 Maximum Intake Per Annum: 30 Renewal: NES reserve the right to extend this contract by a further 48 Months (12+12+12+12). Lot 2 - Highlands and Islands Minimum Intake Per Annum: 20 Maximum Intake Per Annum: 30 Renewal: NES reserve the right to extend this contract by a further 48 Months (12+12+12+12). Lot 3 - Tayside/Fife and Forth Valley Minimum Intake Per Annum: 39 Maximum Intake Per Annum: 60 Renewal: NES reserve the right to extend this contract by a further 48 Months (12+12+12+12). Lot 4 - Borders/Edinburgh and Lothian Minimum Intake Per Annum: 39 Maximum Intake Per Annum: 60 Renewal: NES reserve the right to extend this contract by a further 48 Months (12+12+12+12). Lot 5 - Glasgow Minimum Intake Per Annum: 39 Maximum Intake Per Annum: 60 Renewal: NES reserve the right to extend this contract by a further 48 Months (12+12+12+12). Lot 6 - Ayrshire and Arran/Dumfries and Galloway/Lanarkshire Minimum Intake Per Annum: 39 Maximum Intake Per Annum: 60 Renewal: NES reserve the right to extend this contract by a further 48 Months (12+12+12+12). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372599 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2019 | | Award date | 4 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,423,320 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND | | Additional buyers | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY; ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING; UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372599 - 31 May 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355940 - 13 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354005 - 30 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338677 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338677&idx=2 30th January 2019 - C001693 Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics Slides - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338677&idx=1 3rd December 2018 - C001693 Paramedic Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338677 Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics - Development and Delivery of an accelerated (3 year) BSc Paramedic Science Programme. It is anticipated that any new programme would not commence until September 2021, with formal tendering for providers taking place during 2019. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354005 Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics - Development and Delivery of an accelerated BSc Paramedic Science Programme. It is anticipated that any new programme would not commence until September 2021, with formal tendering for providers taking place during 2019. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372599 Development and Delivery of a BSc (Hons.) Programme for Paramedics - Development and Delivery of an accelerated BSc Paramedic Science Programme. It is anticipated that any new programme would not commence until September 2021, with formal tendering for providers taking place during 2019. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566141. 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