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title: "C002174 Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819487"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# C002174 Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees

Buyer: NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819487

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## Summary

NHS Education for Scotland has concluded the procurement process titled "C002174 Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees," in the Health industry category. Based in Edinburgh, the buying organisation sought services through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The procurement covered various regions within the UKM, with significant activity around the award and contract stage as of March 2026. The process included a tender period ending on 6th February 2026 and an award period commencing the same day. The contract, valued at £35,040, was finalised on 10th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services for healthcare professionals, particularly those with expertise in consultation skills training. Large-scale organisations, possibly from both domestic and non-EU regions, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar endeavours, given the procurement's scope and existing trends. The open procedure favours electronic submissions, making it accessible for businesses willing to adapt to digital procurement methods. Engaging in contracts like this can enhance a company's portfolio in specialised medical training and foster expansive professional networks within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees

Renewal: 2 further 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552806 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,040 |

## 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 | ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552806
- 29 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546357

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546357
  C002174 Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees - Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552806
  C002174 Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees - Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819487

## Provenance

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