C002174 Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees

Description: Consultation Skills that Matter for Surgeons for Higher Specialty Trainees

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Category 2a Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System (re-opening Dec/Jan 2025/26)

Description: The City of Edinburgh Council is re-opening Category 2a - Supported Lodgings of the flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation to invite new suppliers to provide services. This is a long-term opportunity with the aim to further increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation with support. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. Please note, providers will not be required to have a property currently available to engage with the opportunity. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity.

Summary: The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the re-opening of its flexible purchasing system for Category 2a, focusing on temporary accommodation and associated services. This initiative, with applications set to end on 4th February 2026, is a long-term opportunity aimed at enhancing the city’s capacity for supported lodgings tailored to individual resident needs. It takes a value-for-money approach, allowing for dynamic capacity adjustments. The procurement process, conducted via the PCS-Tender platform, employs an open procedure, inviting new suppliers to join. Key focus areas include social work services, mandatory compliance with pass/fail criteria concerning payment, work practices, safety, and climate obligations, and the regions of service delivery within the UKM75 area.

Key Holding & Call Out service provision (out of hours security)

Description: We are looking to appoint a third-party partner, with the capabilities and experience, to roll out and mobilise a gradual key holding and call out service provision on agreed sites on a priority order basis. There are up to 25 initial properties.

Summary: See notice for full details.

Category 2a Temporary Accommodation & Associated Services Flexible Purchasing System (re-opening Dec/Jan 2025/26)

Description: The City of Edinburgh Council is re-opening Category 2a - Supported Lodgings of the flexible purchasing system for temporary accommodation to invite new suppliers to provide services. This is a long-term opportunity with the aim to further increase Edinburgh's capacity for temporary accommodation with support. The Council require accommodation and associated services which are tailored to resident's needs, can adapt by flexing capacity whilst having a focus on value for money and allows continued change and improvement. Please note, providers will not be required to have a property currently available to engage with the opportunity. The Council will be using the PCS-Tender online portal to run and manage the opportunity.

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CT1674 - Clerk of Works Framework Agreement

Description: The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Framework Agreement for the provision of Clerk of Works services to support the delivery of the Council's capital construction projects. The Framework Agreement will be utilised by the Councils' Place Development and Regeneration, Housing Service, Capital Programmes Team, Edinburgh Waterfront, Facilities Management, Housing and Homelessness, Sustainable Construction Delivery and Mixed Tenure Improvement Services. This arrangement will provide Clerk of Works resource for service areas delivering both residential and non-residential construction projects. Residential projects will be centred around the Council's affordable house building programme (Development and Regeneration) and potentially in upgrades, refurbishment of existing housing (Housing). Non-residential construction is wider ranging and may include delivery of education, leisure or other buildings being delivered on behalf of the Council through the (read more...)

Summary: The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process under the title "CT1674 - Clerk of Works Framework Agreement" to acquire services in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection categories. This open procedure aims to establish a framework for Clerk of Works services to aid in the delivery of the Council's capital construction projects, focusing on residential and non-residential developments including affordable housing, educational, and leisure facilities. The procurement process is currently active in the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 January 2026. The total estimated value of the framework is £5,000,000, and the contract will cover a period of 1,440 days. The procurement is geographically located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Region UKM75), and offers five maximum participant slots for the framework agreement.

CT1674 - Clerk of Works Framework Agreement

Description: The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) requires a Framework Agreement for the provision of Clerk of Works services to support the delivery of the Council's capital construction projects. The Framework Agreement will be utilised by the Councils' Place Development and Regeneration, Housing Service, Capital Programmes Team, Edinburgh Waterfront, Facilities Management, Housing and Homelessness, Sustainable Construction Delivery and Mixed Tenure Improvement Services. This arrangement will provide Clerk of Works resource for service areas delivering both residential and non-residential construction projects. Residential projects will be centred around the Council's affordable house building programme (Development and Regeneration) and potentially in upgrades, refurbishment of existing housing (Housing). Non-residential construction is wider ranging and may include delivery of education, leisure or other buildings being delivered on behalf of the Council through the (read more...)

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Provision of a Heat Purchase Agreement (HPA) for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GG&C), Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and neighbouring sites.

Description: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) (NSS) are acting on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGG&C) seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of assisting in the achievement of carbon reduction goals. NHS Scotland targets are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our buildings by at least 75% by 2030 compared to a 1990 baseline; use renewable heating systems by 2038 for all NHS-owned buildings; and for all our estate to have net-zero emissions by 2040 or earlier where possible. This will be accomplished by increasing energy efficiency of our built environment and transitioning away from fossil fuels. There is no requirement for proposals at this time although they could be provided as an example of possible options. This PIN is (read more...)

Summary: The NHS National Services Scotland, acting for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a Heat Purchase Agreement (HPA). The initiative, titled "Provision of a Heat Purchase Agreement for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GG&C), Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and neighbouring sites," aims to enhance carbon reduction by seeking solutions for district heating within the industry category of district heating. Key locations include the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and additional sites such as Caledonia House, Govan Health Centre, Elderpark Clinic, and Hillington Laundry. A Supplier Information Day is scheduled for 3rd February 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Teaching & Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, with spaces limited per company. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 20th February 2026 to participate in future procurement activities, with further notice expected by 29th May 2026.

Patient/Carer Feedback Service

Description: NHS NSS is acting on behalf of the Scottish Government's Healthcare Quality and Improvement Division in procuring the appropriate technology and services to create a Patient/Carer feedback website for NHS Scotland.

Summary: The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), in the role of the buyer. The tender, titled "Patient/Carer Feedback Service," falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The geographic focus of the procurement is in the UK region, particularly Scotland. This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with significant dates including the tender end date on 23 January 2026, at 12:00 PM. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, which allows for competitive submissions of bids electronically. This procurement aims to develop a website for NHS Scotland to facilitate patient and carer feedback, with an emphasis on community benefits.

NHSS Motor Vehicle Insurance Cover & Related Services

Description: Provision of motor vehicle insurance cover, claims handling, accident management and risk management to cover cars, commercial vehicles, minibuses and agriculture vehicles used by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.

Summary: The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting an open procurement process for NHSS Motor Vehicle Insurance Cover & Related Services. The service, classified under the motor vehicle insurance services industry, covers vehicles used by entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, including NHS Health Boards and Special Health Boards. The tender, in its active stage, has a total estimated value of £17,000,000 and is set for a period of four years with potential extensions of two twelve-month periods. The procurement is being administered electronically, with the deadline for submissions set for 12th February 2026. The framework agreement allows for a single participant and emphasizes community benefits as part of the deliverables.

NHSS Motor Vehicle Insurance Cover & Related Services

Description: Provision of motor vehicle insurance cover, claims handling, accident management and risk management to cover cars, commercial vehicles, minibuses and agriculture vehicles used by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Health Boards, plus the Authority and other NHS organisations ) and The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice and all joint integration boards established under the Public Bodies (joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.

Summary: See notice for full details.