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(AWARD NOTICE) National CPD/Workforce Education Framework (Non Apprenticeship)

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

14 May 2025 at 13:25

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

03 Jul 2024 at 15:18

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

03 Jul 2024 at 10:46

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Jul 2024 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 18:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the National CPD/Workforce Education Framework (Non Apprenticeship), targeting the education and training services industry. This framework is set to commence from 2nd September 2024 and run until 31st August 2026, with an overarching value of £5 billion GBP. The procurement process involved is an open procedure, in alignment with above-threshold guidelines, allowing broad participation across eligible public and third sector organisations throughout the United Kingdom. The tender phase concluded on 5th August 2024, transitioning into the award phase, which was marked by the publication of the award notice on 14th May 2025.

This substantial framework offers lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in delivering educational services ranging from short courses to full degree programmes. Companies skilled in these areas, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ventures rooted in social value and carbon reduction, will find this endeavour beneficial for business growth. The framework’s flexible procurement strategy, including direct awards and further competition management, allows diverse participation and could bolster market access for both established and new providers within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(AWARD NOTICE) National CPD/Workforce Education Framework (Non Apprenticeship)

Notice Description

This is the annual opening of the CPD/Workforce Education (non Apprenticeships) framework. DO NOT respond to list Apprenticeships - there is a seperate framework open in October 2024. Please read the Requirements document attached carefully - this Framework covers the provision and delivery of workforce education, across all disciplines and professions, ranging from short courses to entire degree programmes. The Framework is open across all our eligible public and third sector organisations. Employers may select providers by either Direct Award from the Course Listing, or by Further Competition managed via Salisbury. In June 2023, the Cabinet Office introduced a new national Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) document across government. For the purposes of public procurement, NHS organisations are classed as central government bodies. Suppliers applying to this framework (C1546.390) for the first time must complete the SQ document or, if they have already completed the new (March 23) SQ for other authorities or electronically, may submit a copy of that with their Framework response. Organisations listed on the Framework from the 2022 opening need not complete the SQ document. Within the SQ, reference is made to suppliers with PS5m or more spend across government (e.g. Carbon Reduction and Social Value sections). When assessing if you need to reply to those questions, this is your total spend across that sector, including all NHS organisations aggregated. You may not break spend down into individual organisations in order to avoid answering the relevant sections. All Providers must agree to the Framework terms and conditions published - amendments to those Terms will not be made for specific providers. Please note the final selection of providers to award is a decision for employers and this Framework does not represent a spend commitment by any organisation. This Requirement is for the July 2024 opening of the Framework, to allow for the following : 1 - Existing providers to update their course listing (using the Excel document issued only) 2 - New providers to apply to join the Framework Fully completed responses MUST be submitted in accordance with the following : * Submitted by the close date via email to BOTH sft.commercial@nhs.net AND simon.dennis@nhs.net * Submissions MUST be fully completed - the Excel response document MUST be correctly completed. * Bids where the Bidder has applied filters, changed the sort order, or otherwise altered the original content or format, will be rejected. * The Response MUST be saved with a filename in the following convention only : C1546_390_YourSupplierName_July 2024 Response Additional information: The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and all bodies listed below : Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations : https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Please note Central Government departments may be subject to Government Digital Service approval before using the Framework Agreement. 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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91edf243-8cff-4509-b0ca-62fb5fc8fc8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924fd559-b249-4fb4-942f-116658083b5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Simon Dennis
Contact Email
sft.commercial@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPLIERS AS LISTED ON ATTACHED EXCEL DOCUMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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