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P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, sought to provide education support funding for the P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort. This contract, classified under the education and training services category, was aimed at funding Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships. Located in England, the contracting authority utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tendering stage concluded on 25th September 2024, with the subsequent contract period spanning from 26th September 2024 to 30th September 2025. The total contract value was set at £16,600.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in education and training services, particularly those with capabilities in support for apprenticeships in the medical field. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the procurement was designed with suitability for these types of organisations in mind. The awarded supplier, Blatchford Limited, indicates that large companies with specialised expertise in prosthetics and orthotics may also benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. This tender will facilitate business growth by involving organisations in pivotal educational initiatives that align with NHS England’s mission to enhance healthcare services through skilled workforce development.

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Notice Title

P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

Notice Description

To provide education support funding for the Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7daf5b1f-cef0-41f8-a635-9626dbd08fc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7aefb5-762a-471c-b1ab-96aae267e3ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£16,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLATCHFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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