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W239535 Operations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the tendering process for the contract titled "W239535 Operations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship," focusing on e-learning and staff training services. The tender, which falls under the education and training services industry category, was conducted through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £18,000, commenced on 30th June 2026 and runs until 26th October 2027. It covers multiple regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The award was made to Knowledgebrief Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME), as published on 3rd July 2026.

This procurement provides significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs focusing on educational and training services. Companies offering innovative e-learning solutions or specialising in staff training could find this market particularly lucrative due to the growing need for managerial training programmes across diverse regions. Engaging with public procurement contracts such as this can enhance service portfolios and financial growth, leveraging the established infrastructure of public bodies like the NHS. Additionally, participation in such tenders can foster valuable partnerships and improve a company's standing in the competitive education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W239535 Operations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of two Operations Manager Level 5 apprenticeships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495fc2d0-df6c-450f-9b80-ba576d11c77e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 26 Oct 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KNOWLEDGEBRIEF

Further Information

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