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C002181 Building on the NES Education and Career Pathway for Adult Integrated Community Nursing in Scotland.

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS) · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 22:57.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£342k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
22 Jun 2026
Award ID
067732-2026-C002181-1
Status
active
Location
Musselburgh, UKM73, EH21 6UU, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C002181
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Id
GB-FTS-115937

Identifier

Legal Name
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

Address

Street Address
1 South Gyle Crescent
Locality
Edinburgh
Region
UKM
Postal Code
EH12 9EB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Greg Player
Telephone
+44 1313762380

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Queen Margaret Univeristy Edinburgh
Id
GB-FTS-15137

Identifier

Legal Name
Queen Margaret Univeristy Edinburgh

Address

Street Address
Queen Margaret University Drive
Locality
Musselburgh
Region
UKM73
Postal Code
EH21 6UU
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+00 000000000

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-404

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
27 Chambers Street
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
067732-2026-C002181-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-15137
Name
Queen Margaret Univeristy Edinburgh

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
067732-2026-C002181-1
Award ID
067732-2026-C002181-1
Status
active
Date Signed
23 Jun 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
342,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH12 9EB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 020248-2026tender ·
  2. 067732-2026award, contract ·