--- title: "C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)" published: "2026-03-06" --- # C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland. Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, more commonly recognised as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is seeking to commission a flexible, modular programme aimed at supporting the Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing across Scotland. This procurement process is classified under the health sector and follows an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competitiveness. The project titled "C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland" is focused on enhancing educational provisions for practitioners in community settings, with an emphasis on accessibility especially in remote and rural areas. Key dates include a submission deadline of 17th April 2026 at 13:00, marking the end of the tender period and the start of the award period on the same day. The procurement process is at the tender stage, inviting proposals from interested parties. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational programmes, particularly those experienced in distance or hybrid learning formats. It suits entities capable of delivering part-time, work-based study patterns integrated with practical on-the-ground learning. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the health services education sector, particularly with a focus on catering to Scotland’s unique geographical and demographic demands, will find this opportunity advantageous. Potential business growth is fostered through the innovative delivery of educational programmes that align with NHS NSS’s strategic objectives, contributing to workforce development and community benefits. As community benefits form a part of the technical evaluation, businesses that can demonstrate tangible community-oriented impacts will be well-suited to meet the procurement objectives. ## Notice We are seeking to commission at least one flexible, modular preparation programme to support the three regions of Scotland so that the provision reflects the opportunities and principles set out in the NES Community Education and Career Pathway. The intention is to maximise access for practitioners across all community settings and to ensure that the programme is delivered predominantly at a distance or in a hybrid format, enabling participation regardless of geographical location, including remote and rural areas. Programmes should be designed to accommodate the workforce, with part-time, work-based study patterns that integrate learning with practice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are seeking to commission at least one flexible, modular preparation programme to support the three regions of Scotland so that the provision reflects the opportunities and principles set out in the NES Community Education and Career Pathway. The intention is to maximise access for practitioners across all community settings and to ensure that the programme is delivered predominantly at a distance or in a hybrid format, enabling participation regardless of geographical location, including remote and rural areas. Programmes should be designed to accommodate the workforce, with part-time, work-based study patterns that integrate learning with practice. Renewal: 12 Month Extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551108 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551108 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551108 C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland. - We are seeking to commission at least one flexible, modular preparation programme to support the three regions of Scotland so that the provision reflects the opportunities and principles set out in the NES Community Education and Career Pathway. The intention is to maximise access for practitioners across all community settings and to ensure that the programme is delivered predominantly at a distance or in a hybrid format, enabling participation regardless of geographical location, including remote and rural areas. Programmes should be designed to accommodate the workforce, with part-time, work-based study patterns that integrate learning with practice. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - 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-r6ebe6-0000825726. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825726.json.