Award

P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed the award stage of its procurement process for the 2024 cohort of the P&O Apprenticeship Programme. The contract, valued at £24,900, focuses on providing education and training services specifically for Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships. The procurement category falls under education and training services (CPV code 80000000). This was a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Dacey Ltd, with the contract period starting on 26th September 2024 and concluding on 30th September 2027. Key location details include addresses in SE1 8UG, England, United Kingdom. The tender process was initiated on a completed status, and the award became active on 26th September 2024, with publication of the award on 22nd August 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, especially those focused on healthcare and apprenticeships in prosthetics and orthotics. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its targeted value and specialised scope. Participating in such tenders can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, drive business growth, and strengthen relationships with prominent buyers like NHS England. Businesses with expertise in managing and delivering training programmes aligned with healthcare apprenticeships would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future solicitations.

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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-a41f3d9a-df2d-441d-875d-c308b0931acf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9e7a91d-08f9-4c7c-a03c-541c0764bc18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,900 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 2027 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

DACEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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