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title: "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782595"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782595

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NHS Education for Scotland, focuses on the provision of actors for various directorates, enhancing their simulation and training scenarios. The contract, titled "W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES," falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with services delivered across the region. The procurement follows a limited method, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring inclusivity and representativeness in training sessions, workshops, assessments, and events. This initiative, valued at over GBP 120k annually, aims to improve educational programmes' realism and was officially signed on 6th November 2024, marking the active award stage of the contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in actor provision, particularly those with expertise in delivering realistic and inclusive training scenarios. Large enterprises, such as PHS Pro-Motion, Birdsong Communication Skills, and Interact Roleplay, were successful suppliers for this contract, suggesting that businesses familiar with simulation-based training and capable of meeting specific representational needs are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the focus on engaging actors with lived experience for scenario development indicates potential for businesses prioritising diversity and real-world representation. By contributing to place-based learning initiatives, interested parties in the UKM region can leverage existing frameworks to advance public education and health services.

## Notice

Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

### 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=MAR552688 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIRDSONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS; INTERACT ROLEPLAY; PHS PRO-MOTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552688
- 6 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517773

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517773
  W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES - Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552688
  W002193 Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES - Continued Provision of Actors for various directorates in NES

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782595

## Provenance

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