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NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services July 2023 Reopening

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the tender for the "NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services July 2023 Reopening". This procurement, classified under education and training services (CPV 80000000), was initiated to offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services including apprenticeships. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 11th August 2023. The awarded framework agreement, valued at £100,000,000, commenced on 1st September 2023 and will continue until 30th June 2025. The services will be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom, with a notable presence in Sheffield (postal code S4 7UQ).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational and professional development services. By participating in this framework, companies can engage with a leading NHS collaborative procurement body, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for these opportunities, given the flexibility and tailored solutions they can offer. The awarded suppliers include a mix of SMEs such as Virtual College, Pier Training, and First Intuition Leeds Limited, alongside large entities like Teesside University, ensuring a diverse range of expertise and service delivery for the participating authorities.

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Notice Title

NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services July 2023 Reopening

Notice Description

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) and provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the public sector. A wholly NHS owned organisation comprising of an expert team of procurement and commercial professionals from both the public and private sector, the Authority brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge. NOE CPC re-opened it's framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. NOE CPC provides collaborative procurement and procurement solutions to the public sector. NOE CPC is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England, and is wholly NHS owned. Since e

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd5e3e5c-c3cf-4dd7-adf2-d1143d638421
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb1b85-fd66-45e4-93a7-755a97b2f3e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

DOWN TO EARTH DEVELOPMENT

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS

PIER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED TRADING AS PIER TRAINING

QUALITAS CONSORTIUM

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL

VIRTUAL COLLEGE

ZENITH PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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