Award

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Service for Environmental Practitioner

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION

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16 Jun 2025 at 09:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, NHS Supply Chain Coordination has awarded a contract for supplying apprenticeship training services for the role of Environmental Practitioner Level 6. The contract falls under the education and training services category and is part of a dynamic purchasing system framework managed by Crown Commercial Services. The selective procurement process, through a Rapid Award procedure, resulted in a call-off contract for a four-year term, with a potential one-year extension. Valued at £49,568, the contract will commence on 6th June 2025, with operations taking place across the United Kingdom. The award was finalised on 3rd February 2025 and published on 16th June 2025, indicating the procurement stage is complete.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on educational services, particularly those specialising in environmental training. With the requirement fulfilled by CU Apprenticeships (Better Futures) Limited, SMEs could leverage expertise in developing accredited training programmes and expand their market presence within the dynamic purchasing system framework. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality apprenticeship schemes and those looking to strengthen collaboration with public sector buyers would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Apprenticeship Training Service for Environmental Practitioner

Notice Description

This notice detailing the award of a Call-Off Contract for the provision of Apprenticeship Training programme for Environmental Practitioner Level 6 This procurement was undertaken through the Crown Commercial Services, Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS Framework RM6102 following the Rapid Award procedure. The contract is awarded for an initial period of four years with the possibility of a one-year extension. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including optional contract extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af1d4341-29f0-4fd5-b162-56908d5aea41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de20f248-2381-49da-be8f-5c751140913d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,568 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,568 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2029 4-5 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 SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 4LA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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