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Contract for the provision of Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Nov 2025 at 14:25

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04 Nov 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of the Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Apprenticeship to Arden University. This procurement process, focused on education and training services, was executed by direct award from the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Framework. Valued at £56,000, the contract covers services in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with a start date of 1st June 2025 and an end date of 31st May 2028. The procurement method was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 4th November 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for large educational service providers like Arden University to expand their portfolio of training programmes by delivering high-level apprenticeships. Businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those equipped to provide apprenticeship training and end point assessment, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such frameworks attractive for potential involvement through direct awards or partnership models, enabling them to enhance their service offerings and access new markets within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) 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 Senior Leader Level 7 (ST0480) Apprenticeship to Arden University. This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (Salisbury Managed Procurement Services) Framework, for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training and End Point Assessment (Ref S10353/ and Education Apprenticeship Standards).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc164acd-db0c-4878-8d69-ec8d66a4dcae
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE
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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

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