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Contract for the provision of Business Analyst (ST0117) Level 4 Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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18 Nov 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Contract for the provision of Business Analyst (ST0117) Level 4 Apprenticeship call off contract". This is within the education and training services category, with a focus on various regions including the East Midlands, East of England, London, and the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted as a selective procedure via a call-off from a framework agreement, was completed with an award to Cambridge Spark Limited on 14th November 2025. The contract, valued at £18,000, commenced on 14th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth by offering involvement in apprenticeship training, catering specifically to small and medium enterprises. Companies like Cambridge Spark Limited, that specialise in education and training, are particularly well-suited to leverage such contracts. The procurement process favourably considers SMEs, thus providing an advantageous platform for smaller businesses to expand their reach within the public sector, especially for those located in or serving the specified UK regions. Such initiatives can enhance business visibility and foster long-term partnerships with governmental health units.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Business Analyst (ST0117) Level 4 Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Business Analyst (ST0117) Level 4 Apprenticeship to Cambridge Spark Limited . This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via YPO Framework for the provision of Apprenticeships and Associated Training (reference 1086).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7640b9c-5ff1-4191-8389-36a4a71f2386
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

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