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Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is overseeing a procurement process titled "Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship," which has now reached the award stage. This contract involves the provision of apprenticeship training for the Senior Leader Level 7 qualification and falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. Delivery is to occur at addresses including Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Notably, the tender process concluded on 3rd November 2025, with the contract period set from 27th November 2025 to 26th August 2027.

This tender presents a fortified opportunity for growth for businesses engaged in education and specialist training services. It was awarded to Knowledgebrief Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting the potential for similar companies to thrive within this space. Businesses offering specialized training services or management training programmes would be well-suited to pursue such contracts, given their alignment with industry needs stipulated by public service organizations. This contract encourages smaller enterprises to participate, ensuring a competitive and varied market landscape, ultimately fostering innovation and skill development within the sector.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for the Senior Leader Level 7 qualification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72942961-bc72-4b59-8510-8bc961ca081c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493aa61b-a601-4350-a4e8-ff88463af20b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 26 Aug 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

KNOWLEDGEBRIEF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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