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W197520 Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:05

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29 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has completed the procurement process for the "W197520 Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship" contract. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and involves the provision of apprenticeship training for a Level 4 Business Analyst qualification. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 28th July 2025 and will conclude on 26th January 2027. The award was made to QA LIMITED and was published on 29th July 2025, with a contract value of £16,740, despite an estimated value of £20,088.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale training providers specialising in business analysis and e-learning services. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their client base within the public sector. While this tender was not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large companies with established expertise in delivering specialised training services are exceptionally well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

W197520 Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for a Level 4 Business Analyst qualification. Additional information: This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for a Level 4 Business Analyst qualification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee36d5bd-0ddb-47a7-a027-2173fcf2757a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 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 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

QA

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