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Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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11 Feb 2026 at 08:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for Apprenticeship Training titled "Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6" in the field of education and training services. The procurement process, concluded on 5th February 2026, employed a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system known as CCS RM6102. The contract, valued at £79,380, is set to run from 20th May 2026 to 19th September 2029. The delivery is expected to occur within England, United Kingdom, specifically in the postal code NE15 8NY. While the tender status is complete, it reflects the award phase of the procurement cycle, focussed on securing services that support digital and technology education.

Businesses involved in providing training and educational services, particularly those specialising in digital technology solutions, will find opportunities for growth through similar tenders. Although this contract was awarded to QA LIMITED, a large scale supplier, it reveals potential avenues for companies capable of delivering specialised apprenticeship training to collaborate with public sector organisations like the NHS Business Services Authority. Firms of varied sizes can explore dynamic purchasing systems as a feasible procurement method to access government contracts and offer services across educational categories, thereby expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6

Notice Description

Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6. The contract was awarded via rapid award under the CCS Apprenticeship Training DPS CCS RM6102. It was awarded for a period of 40 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63745095-319f-40bc-b41c-40089ad3d159
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b729b3-317f-4087-a0ae-c47aee882876
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
Not specified
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
£79,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 19 Sep 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
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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