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P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NHS England, involved the awarding of a contract titled "P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)" under the category of education and training services. The initiative aims to support funding for Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships, valued at £58,100. The contract will span from 26th September 2024 to 30th September 2027. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action, below threshold, and is classified under CPV code 80000000. This direct procurement method was part of the contract award stage, with the award occurring on the 26th of September 2024. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, specifically with a base address of SE1 8UG in London.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses aligned with education and training services. The contract is well-suited for both SMEs and VCSEs, who may benefit from the visibility and credibility gained through working with a renowned public sector body like NHS England. Such collaboration offers an opportunity to develop expertise in training and education services related to the health sector, potentially leading to further engagements within and beyond the NHS. Businesses with capabilities in managing and delivering apprenticeship programmes, particularly in niche areas like Prosthetics and Orthotics, should consider similar opportunities for their strategic growth. The successful supplier for this contract, Peacocks Medical Group Limited, demonstrates the kind of business positioning that may lead to securing such tenders.

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Notice Title

P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

Notice Description

To provide education support funding for the Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-158ee173-07d1-4fc5-a2de-6d9a63a40d94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6e8525-14a5-4b0d-9cd3-26d330cd10a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEACOCKS MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED (ORTHOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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