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Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship," focusing on education and training services within the UK, specifically in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 30th August 2025. The contract, valued at £14,000 GBP, spans from 26th September 2025 to 4th February 2028 and has been awarded to University Centre Quayside Limited. This tender was at the award stage as of 15th October 2025.

This apprenticeship training contract presents a significant opportunity for training providers experienced in educational and specialist training services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the specified suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-level leadership training can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a foothold in the public sector training domain. Successful involvement in such government contracts can lead to enhanced credibility and potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for the Senior Leader Level 7 qualification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab3deb13-5d01-4bf1-9494-9b6db418a8d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8ad8a3b-f47d-4f63-8767-0078c8321751
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 4 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY CENTRE QUAYSIDE

Further Information

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