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NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

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27 Feb 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), hosted by the Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, has awarded a contract titled "NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services" within the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period running from 1st June 2022 to 30th June 2025. The framework agreement, valued at £100,000,000, aims to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships, across the United Kingdom. Key suppliers include the University of Derby, Terema Ltd, Acis Group Ltd, Cambridge Marketing College, Training Now Ltd, and I & F Limited. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure above the threshold, facilitating wide competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional development and educational services to engage with a leading NHS collaborative procurement organisation. The awarded framework agreement presents a flexible contracting vehicle that adapts to the evolving needs of various public sector authorities. SMEs are particularly well-suited to participate, given the suitability criteria. The substantial contract value and duration indicate a stable and lucrative venture for capable suppliers, fostering long-term growth and solid business relationships within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services

Notice Description

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) and provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the public sector. A wholly NHS owned organisation comprising of an expert team of procurement and commercial professionals from both the public and private sector, the Authority brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge. NOE CPC wishes to award a framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. NOE CPC provides collaborative procurement and procurement solutions to the public sector. NOE CPC is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England, and is wholly NHS owned. Since establishment in 2007 a range of procurement and commercial services have been developed to support our customers. The primary role is to help them to function more efficiently through cost-effective collaborative procurement. NOE CPC also has a strong e-commerce and information function which encompasses the management of e-solutions such as an eCatalogue Solution, an eSourcing Portal and an online Business Reporting Portal. These technologies support us in our drive for procurement efficiencies for both ourselves and our members. At NOE CPC we have an expert team of data analysts to support both internal and external customers which works to support our procurement team in identifying collaborative and bespoke opportunities. Any Participating Authority specifically listed within this ITT are initially participating in this procurement process however The resulting Framework Agreement may be used by NOE CPC members and other bodies and Authorities listed in Annex 2. A full list of current NOE CPC members is available in Annex 2 and at all times on the NOE CPC website: http://noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members. Further Authorities may become NOE CPC members in the future, and as such will be entitled to utilise any Contract/Framework Agreement awarded as a result of this competitive Tender exercise. NOE CPC wishes to award a framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. This procurement exercise will be conducted on the Atamis Health Family Single eCommercial System at: https://health-family.force.com/login

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a3e7e11-22d6-4d98-98bf-3db90afd3236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca543a4-3a06-488f-82c6-0034eea61f9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
David Willis
Contact Email
procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ACIS GROUP

CAMBRIDGE MARKETING COLLEGE

I & F

TEREMA

TRAINING NOW

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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