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Lean Six Sigma Training

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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30 Sep 2025 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the award stage of a tender titled "Lean Six Sigma Training," aimed at providing Yellow Belt and Green Belt training for its staff. The procurement falls under the industry category of training services (CPV 80500000) and spans various related categories such as specialist training and personnel-training services. This particular contract was awarded to Professional Development Group Limited and is valued at £119,858.91. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services' Learning and Training Services dynamic purchasing system. The contract started on 22 September 2025 and will conclude on 21 September 2029, with the services being delivered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, especially those specialising in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit given the emphasis on SME suitability by the NHSBSA in the procurement process. Firms with robust capabilities in delivering tailored professional development training will find this an ideal opportunity to forge long-term relationships with major public sector bodies like the NHS Business Services Authority, facilitating growth through sustained contract delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lean Six Sigma Training

Notice Description

This notice is for the direct award of a call-off contract for Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt training for staff across the NHSBSA. The contract is being awarded via the rapid award route under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6219: Learning and Training Services DPS for a period of four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-270033f3-cd34-490a-bb4a-54361af24de4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fd95f0-2dbf-4aef-805d-d447f633351d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,858 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,858 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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