Award

People Professional Level 5

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 14:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Apprenticeship Training for People Professional Level 5. This tender falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, classified by the CPV code 80000000. The procurement process was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system, specifically as a selective call-off under the CCS Apprenticeship Training DPS CCS RM6102. The awarding decision was made on 9th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 19th January 2026 and extending through to 18th February 2028. The awarded contract has a total value of £13,200 GBP, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in professional training services, especially those with experience or a focus on apprenticeship programmes. Large training organisations like Babington Business College Limited, the successful supplier for this award, are well-positioned to offer comprehensive educational services. Although smaller enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) were not highlighted as suitable in this instance, similar tenders could provide prospects for growth in public sector contract portfolios by leveraging expertise in educational service delivery across various geographical locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

People Professional Level 5

Notice Description

Provision of Apprenticeship Training for People Professional Level 5. The contract was awarded via rapid award under the CCS Apprenticeship Training DPS CCS RM6102. It was awarded for a period of 25 months. Additional information: The total awarded value in this notice is inclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d615502-59dc-49ab-bed2-587b4e0c5c66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa24119f-0dc5-437f-a72f-6ba032ba1684
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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

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