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APM GROUP

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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14 Jul 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, managed a procurement for "Better Business Cases" training and examinations under the title "APM GROUP." This procurement, classified within the licence management software package industry (CPV code: 48218000), was directed towards services in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with an estimated value of £180,000 and involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 10th March 2025 to 9th March 2026, with the tender period concluding on 7th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on business improvement and examination services. While not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in providing licensed management software solutions would find this contract beneficial to business growth. Engaging with public health entities like the NHS opens avenues for further collaboration within the public sector, providing a stable and reputable customer base for delivering specialised services.

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Notice Title

APM GROUP

Notice Description

Better Business Cases ("Product") training and examinations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b571aaf3-6890-435e-b13f-2b2130f79cd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604bf6cf-52cb-425d-871e-73eb60cc872d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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