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title: "C002031 Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732914"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-08-25"
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# C002031 Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732914

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## Summary

The NHS Education for Scotland is inviting proposals for a contract titled "Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes." This procurement opportunity falls under the Health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract being signed on 27th July 2023 for a value of GBP 150,000. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender from the NHS Education for Scotland offers opportunities for experienced researcher(s)/service evaluators to explore factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions. Businesses in the research and service evaluation sector with expertise in healthcare practices would be well-suited to compete. The tender period ended on 23rd June 2023, with a focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) as the award criteria. The contract presents potential for further growth and collaboration in healthcare research and evaluation within the specified procurement area.

## Notice

NES invites proposals from experienced researcher(s)/ service evaluators with a track record of delivering high-quality analyses and reports, to explore the factors that influence HNC HP students' decisions to articulate into year 2, and their timely completion of programmes The researcher(s)/ service evaluators must apply robust research governance principles associated with ethics, permissions/consent, and data privacy/ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NES invites proposals from experienced researcher(s)/ service evaluators with a track record of delivering high-quality analyses and reports, to explore the factors that influence HNC HP students' decisions to articulate into year 2, and their timely completion of programmes The researcher(s)/ service evaluators must apply robust research governance principles associated with ethics, permissions/consent, and data privacy/ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).. Please note this contract notice replaces reference number - MAY478828

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486839 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## 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 | HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486839
- 23 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479146

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479146
  C002031 Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes - NES invites proposals from experienced researcher(s)/ service evaluators with a track record of delivering high-quality analyses and reports, to explore the factors that influence HNC HP students' decisions to articulate into year 2, and their timely completion of programmes The researcher(s)/ service evaluators must apply robust research governance principles associated with ethics, permissions/consent, and data privacy/ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486839
  C002031 Factors influencing HNC healthcare practice students' decisions to articulate to year 2 of nursing programmes - NES invites proposals from experienced researcher(s)/ service evaluators with a track record of delivering high-quality analyses and reports, to explore the factors that influence HNC HP students' decisions to articulate into year 2, and their timely completion of programmes The researcher(s)/ service evaluators must apply robust research governance principles associated with ethics, permissions/consent, and data privacy/ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732914
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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