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Red Hat Administration Training

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract titled "Red Hat Administration Training" under the industry category of Training Services (CPV code: 80500000). This contract involves the provision of Red Hat System Administration Training (Levels I and II) with related exams over a 24-month period from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £32,610, was concluded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to QA LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 10th December 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in delivering IT training and certification services, particularly those specialising in Red Hat systems. By capitalising on this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish credibility within the public sector. Enterprises with expertise in IT education and assessment, or those capable of expanding into these areas, are well-positioned to leverage this engagement to promote further business development and growth in the public sector training domain. Such contracts are instrumental in fostering long-term relationships with significant public bodies like the NHS.

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Notice Title

Red Hat Administration Training

Notice Description

Award of a 24 month contract (no extension options available) for the provision of Red Hat System Administration Training (Levels I and II), and associated examination.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-652a8f9b-bd82-4773-bfbd-a3f97f26eb6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d36d2d-f5b7-4487-8f98-932e63ff2525
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 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
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
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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