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Information Communication Technician Level 3 & Digital and Technology Solutions Level 7

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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12 Jun 2025 at 14:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded its procurement process for apprenticeship training services, specifically focused on Information Communication Technician Level 3 and Digital and Technology Solutions Level 7. The process, which reached the award stage on 9th June 2025, involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £32,340, has been awarded to QA LIMITED and covers the period from 23rd June 2025 to 22nd September 2027. The procurement falls under the specialist training services industry category and is targeted for execution within the United Kingdom. The tender initially ended on 15th March 2025, making it a completed and awarded contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and technical training services, particularly those prepared to offer specialised apprenticeship programmes. Such contracts can provide sustained business growth for firms capable of delivering tailored training solutions, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which have a competitive edge given the tender's eligibility suitability. Engaging in this type of contract could bolster a company's reputation in the sector, allowing them to leverage the NHS Business Services Authority's extensive network and enhance their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information Communication Technician Level 3 & Digital and Technology Solutions Level 7

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for an Information Communication Technician Level 3 and Digital and Technology Solutions L7 apprenticeship.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52bd7369-8798-4bed-a0db-9fa89cede844
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee0bbbe4-d9dc-4557-ae09-888a1cea79d9
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
Large

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
£38,808 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Sep 2027 2-3 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
NHSBSA Commercial Services
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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