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Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:39

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority involves a contract titled "Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship" which falls under the industry category of education and training services. This procurement, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is part of a dynamic purchasing system with a selective procurement method, and has reached the award stage. The contract, with a value of £18,690, is set to commence on 13th October 2025 and conclude by 10th January 2028. The procurement process concluded its tender period on 25th September 2025. The active engagement during the award stage was documented on 15th October 2025, highlighting this meticulous procurement timeline.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital and technology training services. As the contract aims to deliver apprenticeship training for a Level 7 qualification, companies with capabilities to offer specialist training services would find it particularly beneficial to engage. The contract's alignment with the educational services sector and its structured nature via a dynamic purchasing system makes it an attractive and attainable prospect for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in educational service delivery within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for the digital and technology solutions specialist level 7 qualification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d02d78bb-1652-427d-9cf4-006ade13a461
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be35805f-2b7e-4dd8-817b-fcf5446d1efd
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
Large

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
£18,690 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,690 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 10 Jan 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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