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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)

Buyer Contact Info

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

Buyer Address: 1 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, UKM, EH12 9EB

Contact Name: Morag MacLeod

Contact Email: morag.macleod7@nhs.scot

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
06 Mar 2026, 00:00
Deadline
17 Apr 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80000000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551108

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

Link 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.

Lots

Lot 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

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

Document 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.

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