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title: "C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750752"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-09-18"
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# C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research.

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750752

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for delivering pharmacy post-registration academic modules. The procurement, divided into three Lots, seeks providers for modules in Research, Clinical Decision Making, and Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE). Located in Edinburgh, the buying organisation utilised an open procedure for this service-based procurement in the health sector, formerly announced on 18th September 2024. The academic module contracts, awarded to the University of Strathclyde and Robert Gordon University, were signed in May 2024, with anticipated delivery across various locations in the UKM region.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmacy education and clinical training. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality academic modules can benefit from the long-term contracts awarded. Large educational institutions, particularly those with robust research and healthcare training capabilities, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The processes' open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, ensuring opportunities for diverse educational service providers to expand their reach and establish themselves in the public sector.

## Notice

NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Research.

NES is looking for a Provider to deliver Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Research.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months periods.

LOT 2 - Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Clinical Decision Making

NES is looking for a supplier to deliver Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for Clinical Decision Making.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months

LOT 3 - Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for ACE Courses

NES is looking for a supplier to deliver Pharmacy post-registration academic module(s) for ACE Courses.

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514491 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £196,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete, Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514491
- 18 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514496
- 21 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493135

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493135
  C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research. - NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514496
  C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research. - NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514491
  C002063 - Pharmacy post-registration academic modules for Clinical Decision Making, Advanced Clinical Examination Skills (ACE Courses) and Research. - NHS Education for Scotland is looking to appoint a Provider(s) to deliver academic modules in; 1. Research 2. Clinical Decision Making 3. Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) Courses This tender will be broken down into three Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or all Lots.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750752

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