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W184949 Portfolio Management Directive Training

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Portfolio Management Directive Training, a contract that was awarded on 12th November 2025. This contract is part of a selective procurement method under the CCS RM6219 framework, focusing on education and training services. The awarded contract, valued at £398,697.60, involves collaboration with Professional Development Group Limited, located in Cheshire, UK, and is intended to deliver training courses over a four-year period starting from 13th November 2025. The training courses will cover portfolio, programme, project, and change management qualifications and will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with relevance to an industry category defined under CPV codes for education and training services.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, as the NHSBSA has expressly indicated interest in including SMEs in the contractual process. Businesses specialised in providing educational and training services, particularly those proficient in portfolio and programme management training, stand to benefit significantly. The contract's delivery over an extended period allows for ongoing engagement and growth potential within the sector. Moreover, the framework arrangement through a dynamic purchasing system encourages competitive tendering and development, making it an attractive proposition for firms aiming to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector training domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W184949 Portfolio Management Directive Training

Notice Description

Following a further competition under CCS RM6219 - Learning and Training Services DPS, the NHSBSA has awarded a contract for the provision of numerous training courses for the Portfolio Management directive which are to be delivered over a four year period. Training courses include portfolio, programme, project and change management qualifications. Additional information: TFollowing a further competition under CCS RM6219 - Learning and Training Services DPS, the NHSBSA has awarded a contract for the provision of numerous training courses for the Portfolio Management directive which are to be delivered over a four year period. Training courses include portfolio, programme, project and change management qualifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caca118e-0135-437b-9f6b-5e9ade60e483
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5f8c5a-3998-489f-a775-cd68ff8d338c
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
£398,697 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£398,697 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 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 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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