--- title: "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2024-11-06" --- # W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140.json) ## Summary NHS Education for Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process for the continued provision of actors for various directorates, aimed at enhancing training simulations. This tender falls under the health and education service industry and covers delivery locations within Scotland. This tender utilised a limited procurement method, without a prior call for competition, which was awarded on 1st November 2024. The procurement stage is now complete, awarding contracts to PHS Pro-Motion, Interact Roleplay, and Birdsong Communications, with a total value of GBP 62,300. The project seeks to ensure inclusivity and representativeness in training, contributing significantly to the effectiveness of educational programmes. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing actors for educational and training purposes, especially those that can facilitate diverse and realistic simulation scenarios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like PHS Pro-Motion, Interact Roleplay, and Birdsong Communications are ideal candidates for such contracts. The project is valued at over GBP 120k per annum, presenting lucrative potential for growth by participating in high-value public sector contracts. It encourages participation from companies that can contribute to scenario development, especially those with performers who have relevant lived experiences, thereby fostering inclusivity and enhanced learning experiences. ## Notice Actors for use in training simulation ### Lot Information Lot 1 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES ### Procurement Information NES will develop a strategy to procure actors for diverse simulation and training scenarios. This initiative aims to ensure inclusivity and representativeness in training, enhancing the realism and effectiveness of educational programmes. The procurement will cover actors for sessions, workshops, assessments, and events, with opportunities for those with lived experience to contribute to scenario development. The project is valued at over GBP120k per annum and seeks to be awarded in financial year 25/26. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517722 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Nov 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 | £62,300 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | BIRDSONG COMMUNICATIONS; INTERACT ROLEPLAY; PHS PRO-MOTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517722 - 5 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517652 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517652 W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES - Actors for use in training simulation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517722 W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES - Actors for use in training simulation ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782140 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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