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Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of apprenticeship training services, specifically the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and takes place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 16th September 2025, with the contract period running from 30th September 2025 to 30th March 2027. The total contract value is £12,000 GBP, and the award was made to Blackpool and the Fylde College. The award was published on 15th October 2025, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for institutions specialising in educational and training services. As the contract was awarded through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, companies already registered in the system had the competitive advantage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement process was found to be suitable for these entities. Engaging in such contracts can help firms establish and strengthen their position as providers of specialist training services, enhancing their capability to deliver educational programmes and build a robust client portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for the Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32aec00d-b659-4893-9710-c9cc946a822e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c77f2cd4-144a-4fa7-8f32-ed377fadd263
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHSBSA Commercial Services
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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