--- title: "Delivery of the Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (SCQF Level 7) Accredited Qualification." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2025-09-16" --- # Delivery of the Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (SCQF Level 7) Accredited Qualification. Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by NHS Education for Scotland involves the delivery of the Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (SCQF Level 7) Accredited Qualification. This project, under the industry category of Health, focuses on upskilling professionals in the health, social care, social work, and housing sectors. The procurement process is structured as an open procedure, primarily for services, with the contract having been awarded to UHI Perth. The delivery of this qualification will commence in September 2025, with activities mainly focused in the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh and Perth. Notable dates include the award notice dated 16th September 2025, and the contract becoming active on 1st September 2025. This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for Scottish Qualifications Authority approved providers with a robust background in Technology Enabled Care. Businesses capable of collaborating effectively with the Digitally Enabled Workforce Team at NHS Education for Scotland are ideally suited for this contract. Given the open procurement method, it is a substantial opportunity for large enterprises capable of delivering educational services in the healthcare sector, particularly those with a focus on digital and innovative care practices. This tender not only offers a contract value of approximately £87,720 but also the potential for extensions, allowing businesses to secure a long-term relationship with NHS Education for Scotland. ## Notice NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting a Scottish Qualifications Authority approved and experienced provider to deliver the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) qualification. The qualification supports the ongoing upskilling of the health, social care, social work, and housing workforce, enabling them to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a digital age. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a contract with a delivery partner who will work in collaboration with the Digitally Enabled Workforce Team to deliver the PDA in TEC beginning with a new cohort starting in September 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting a Scottish Qualifications Authority approved and experienced provider to deliver the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) qualification. The qualification supports the ongoing upskilling of the health, social care, social work, and housing workforce, enabling them to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a digital age. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a contract with a delivery partner who will work in collaboration with the Digitally Enabled Workforce Team to deliver the PDA in TEC beginning with a new cohort starting in September 2025. Renewal: NES Reserve the right to extend by 4x12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539320 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 16 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £87,720 | ## 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 | UHI PERTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539320 - 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533854 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533854 Delivery of the Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (SCQF Level 7) Accredited Qualification. - NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting a Scottish Qualifications Authority approved and experienced provider to deliver the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) qualification. The qualification supports the ongoing upskilling of the health, social care, social work, and housing workforce, enabling them to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a digital age. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a contract with a delivery partner who will work in collaboration with the Digitally Enabled Workforce Team to deliver the PDA in TEC beginning with a new cohort starting in September 2025. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539320 Delivery of the Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (SCQF Level 7) Accredited Qualification. - NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is inviting a Scottish Qualifications Authority approved and experienced provider to deliver the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Technology Enabled Care (TEC) qualification. The qualification supports the ongoing upskilling of the health, social care, social work, and housing workforce, enabling them to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a digital age. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a contract with a delivery partner who will work in collaboration with the Digitally Enabled Workforce Team to deliver the PDA in TEC beginning with a new cohort starting in September 2025. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800705.json.