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title: "C001724 Surgical Skills Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573818"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-11-18"
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# C001724 Surgical Skills Training

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573818

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## Summary

The NHS Education for Scotland is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "C001724 Surgical Skills Training" project, which falls under the health services category. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement is in the active stage with an open procedure method. The tender period is set to close on 11 March 2019, with the award period commencing on the same date. Key details include the provision of surgical skills courses to a diverse audience of medical professionals, ensuring that all services meet established quality standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in healthcare training and simulation education. Companies that can deliver high-quality surgical skills courses, meet rigorous evaluation and collaborative expectations, and possess the necessary insurance coverages will be well-positioned to compete. The contract is valued at £88,176, making it a notable prospect for providers within this niche who wish to expand their portfolio and engage with key healthcare stakeholders.

## Notice

The provider will: 1. Deliver surgical skills courses (ENT and Endoscopy) to a multi-professional audience (including but not limited to doctors and nurses). 2. Deliver education and training on the NES Mobile Skills Units as per calendar schedule (appendix 1) and ensure education meets the requirements of the CSMEN Quality Assurance System 3. Provide evidence of appropriate evaluation of courses. 4. Collaborate with CS MEN in prioritized agreed research activities related to simulation based education. 5. Ensure all facilitators delivering education meet the national outcomes for simulation based education. 6. Actively report to and participate in the CS MEN group meetings to promote a national approach to simulation based education.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will: 1. Deliver surgical skills courses (ENT and Endoscopy) to a multi-professional audience (including but not limited to doctors and nurses). 2. Deliver education and training on the NES Mobile Skills Units as per calendar schedule (appendix 1) and ensure education meets the requirements of the CSMEN Quality Assurance System 3. Provide evidence of appropriate evaluation of courses. 4. Collaborate with CS MEN in prioritized agreed research activities related to simulation based education. 5. Ensure all facilitators delivering education meet the national outcomes for simulation based education. 6. Actively report to and participate in the CS MEN group meetings to promote a national approach to simulation based education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372325 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 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 | £88,176 |

## 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 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE NURSERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372325
- 13 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345230

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345230
  C001724 Surgical Skills Training - The provider will: 1. Deliver surgical skills courses (ENT and Endoscopy) to a multi-professional audience (including but not limited to doctors and nurses). 2. Deliver education and training on the NES Mobile Skills Units as per calendar schedule (appendix 1) and ensure education meets the requirements of the CSMEN Quality Assurance System 3. Provide evidence of appropriate evaluation of courses. 4. Collaborate with CS MEN in prioritized agreed research activities related to simulation based education. 5. Ensure all facilitators delivering education meet the national outcomes for simulation based education. 6. Actively report to and participate in the CS MEN group meetings to promote a national approach to simulation based education.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372325
  C001724 Surgical Skills Training - The provider will: 1. Deliver surgical skills courses (ENT and Endoscopy) to a multi-professional audience (including but not limited to doctors and nurses). 2. Deliver education and training on the NES Mobile Skills Units as per calendar schedule (appendix 1) and ensure education meets the requirements of the CSMEN Quality Assurance System 3. Provide evidence of appropriate evaluation of courses. 4. Collaborate with CS MEN in prioritized agreed research activities related to simulation based education. 5. Ensure all facilitators delivering education meet the national outcomes for simulation based education. 6. Actively report to and participate in the CS MEN group meetings to promote a national approach to simulation based education.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573818

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