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(AWARD, Opportunity now closed) S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework, Final Opening Feb 25

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 13:00

TenderAmendment

06 Feb 2025 at 10:05

Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework, Final Opening Feb 25" is managed by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, located in Salisbury, England. The framework, encompassing the education and training services industry, is significant, valued at £1.5 billion, and operates under an open procurement method. Initiated in February 2021, it replaced a previous Dynamic Purchasing System, allowing providers to propose apprenticeships, with employers either directly awarding contracts or inviting competition. The framework extension runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the award process in the stage of completion as of 14 May 2025, following the tender period that ended on 3 March 2025. This final opening represents the last opportunity for suppliers to join the framework.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for service providers specialising in education and training. The framework's open nature allows a broad range of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to compete and potentially secure contracts. The dual-level approach—open for all eligible providers and a more selective level for specific standards—caters to diverse business capabilities, encouraging innovation and adaptation to local needs. Companies with strategic expertise in offering training services can thrive by fulfilling the criteria and engaging with multiple public and third sector organisations, broadening their market reach and exposure.

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Notice Title

(AWARD, Opportunity now closed) S10353 Apprenticeships Training & End Point Framework, Final Opening Feb 25

Notice Description

This Framework was established in February 2021 to replace the previous Dynamic Purchasing System operated by Salisbury NHSFT. This Framework operates at two levels - Level One, where any suitably qualified and eligible provider can submit details of all the apprenticeships they offer, and employers can then either direct award or, via Salisbury, conduct a further competition against their local needs. Level Two will be a smaller number of providers for a specific standard, appointed via a Further Competition, using a higher selection criteria published with each ITT. Both levels of listing are open across all our eligible public and third sector organisations. Level Two listed providers can be selected either by employer direct award or a further competition amongst those listed. This Requirement document covers the February 2025 final opening of the Framework and constitutes Instructions to Suppliers including mandatory requirements. All Providers must agree to the Framework terms and conditions published as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) - amendments to those Terms will not be made for specific providers. Please note the final selection of providers to award for a specific requirement is a decision for employers and this Framework does not represent a spend commitment by any organisation. Incorrectly submitted responses will be rejected and the Trust is not obliged to offer an opportunity for suppliers to resubmit correctly. The Framework enters an extension period from 01 April 2025 until 31 March 2027. During this time, no new suppliers will be admitted. This Opening is therefore the final opportunity for new suppliers to apply to the Framework. Additional information: The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and all bodies listed within the Requirements document attached to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5900fadd-a888-4378-aedf-95e235a48465
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac49d25-0db6-48f8-86b3-a98e25e498b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
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
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPLIERS AS LISTED ON ATTACHED EXCEL DOCUMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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