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Digital Learning Designer Level 5 apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Learning Designer Level 5 apprenticeship" has been conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the Education and training services category, with a classification code of 80000000, and aims to provide apprenticeship training for digital learning designers. The procurement method was selective, conducted through a call-off from the CCS Apprenticeship Training DPS CCS RM6102. The award stage was completed on 23rd March 2026, with the contract set to run from 25th March 2026 to 24th October 2027. The total contract value is £32,000, and the awarded supplier is LDN Apprenticeships Ltd, located in London.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in education and training services with the capacity to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes. As the tender was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, larger or more established organisations might find a strategic advantage in pursuing similar endeavours. The dynamic nature of the procurement system suggests that future tenders may be available for businesses that can demonstrate capability and expertise in apprenticeship training, especially those catering to the digital learning sector within England. This could open up avenues for partnerships and expansion within the public sector education market.

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Notice Title

Digital Learning Designer Level 5 apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of Apprenticeship Training for Digital Learning Designer Level 5. The contract was awarded via rapid award under the CCS Apprenticeship Training DPS CCS RM6102. It was awarded for a period of 19 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-748a1231-51fc-43d8-b7c8-508c6b3dd032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04dbe917-cfa3-4ed8-a2b1-51d16b443dc0
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 24 Oct 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
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

LDN APPRENTICESHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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