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Contract for the Project Manager - Integrated Degree (ST0411) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Project Manager - Integrated Degree (ST0411) Apprenticeship call off contract" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, falling under the education and training services industry category, was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the University of Exeter, with a value of £44,000, and it encompasses a period from 28th November 2025 to 30th June 2029. Key stakeholders involved in this process include Darren Lewis, the Senior Procurement Manager at NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, which is based in Eastleigh, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education and training sector to engage in public sector work, leveraging frameworks like the YPO for Apprenticeships and Associated Training. While the contract has been specifically awarded to the University of Exeter, businesses offering education and training services can position themselves for future opportunities by registering interest through relevant e-procurement portals. Such contracts can help businesses expand their public sector portfolio and build long-term relationships with commissioning bodies, potentially leading to increased growth and stability in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Project Manager - Integrated Degree (ST0411) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Project Manager - Integrated Degree (ST0411) Apprenticeship to University of Exeter. This requirement has been procured via Direct Award via YPO Framework for the provision of Apprenticeships and Associated Training (reference 1086).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbcc063c-d508-4618-b505-aa8119daef3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43631655-3596-41c5-8d8a-b5a0cdf29228
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
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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Darren Lewis - Senior Procurement Manager, Non-Clinical Procurement Team
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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