--- title: "C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2021-04-06" --- # C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625.json) ## Summary The NHS Education for Scotland is currently in the process of procuring an educational programme aimed at preparing nurses for senior and specialist practitioner roles within adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland. This tender, titled "C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland," falls under the services category and is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The open procurement process allows for electronic submissions, with the deadline for submitting tenders extended to 7th May 2021 at 13:00. The procurement is initiated under a legal basis related to public health services, with specific tender details available online. This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions, training providers, and organisations specialising in healthcare training to grow their business by collaborating with NHS Education for Scotland. Companies that offer innovative educational solutions, particularly in nursing and health care training at SCQF level 11, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in developing and delivering a nationally consistent programme tailored to the needs of local NHS Boards, thereby enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the public sector. ## Notice Once the tender is awarded, the successful supplier/s shall: - Deliver a work based, part time programme at SCQF level 11 that provides knowledge and skills for senior/specialist practitioner practice at Level 6 in each area of the adult community nursing integrated team, i.e. district nursing, care home nursing, prison health and general practice nursing and leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate. - Develop and design the education programme in collaboration with NES, other successful suppliers and NHS Boards to ensure a national consistent approach with appropriate local variation ### Lot Information Lot 1 North Estimated intake for first year: 15 - 20 Health Board Areas: Grampian, Highland, Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles. NES shall commit to the minimum number of 15 students to this Lot. Renewal: NES reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 4 cohorts/years. Lot 2 South East and Central Estimated intake for first year: 25-65 Health Board Areas: Lothian, Borders, Tayside, Fife and Forth Valley. NES shall commit to the minimum number of 25 students to this Lot. Renewal: NES reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 4 cohorts/years. Lot 3 West Estimated intake for first year: 25-65 Health Board Areas: Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway. NES shall commit to the minimum number of 25 students to this Lot. Renewal: NES reserves the right to extend this contract by a further 4 cohorts/years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411376 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | 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 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 | | 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 | 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411376 - 5 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408775 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408775 C001876 A new educational approach to prepare nurses to work in Senior/Specialist practitioner roles in adult integrated community nursing teams in Scotland - Once the tender is awarded, the successful supplier/s shall: - Deliver a work based, part time programme at SCQF level 11 that provides knowledge and skills for senior/specialist practitioner practice at Level 6 in each area of the adult community nursing integrated team, i.e. district nursing, care home nursing, prison health and general practice nursing and leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate. - Develop and design the education programme in collaboration with NES, other successful suppliers and NHS Boards to ensure a national consistent approach with appropriate local variation ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646625 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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