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Improvement Practitioner Level 4

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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24 Jun 2025 at 10:56

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24 Jun 2025 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed an award for the procurement of "Improvement Practitioner Level 4" training services. This contract, valued at GBP 34,200, is aimed at providing apprenticeship training to six internal colleagues for obtaining the level 4 improvement practitioner qualification. The procurement falls under the specialist training services category, with additional classifications covering general training and education services. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 22 July 2025 to 20 January 2027, with services to be delivered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and apprenticeship services, although it is not tailored for smaller SMEs or VCSEs. RHG Consult Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been awarded the contract, indicating scope for niche training providers to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Companies equipped with expertise in specialist training services and dynamic purchasing systems can leverage such contracts to expand their client base and strengthen relationships within the public sector, particularly in healthcare and education sectors managed by the NHS Business Services Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improvement Practitioner Level 4

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for 6 internal colleagues to obtain the level 4 improvement practitioner qualification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a7b00c-e3ef-49b6-a8b4-abea9180c908
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
Not specified
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
£34,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 20 Jan 2027 1-2 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

RHG CONSULT

Further Information

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