Tender

National CPD/Workforce Education Framework (Non Apprenticeship) Mandatory May 2025 Update

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 May 2025 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process, titled "National CPD/Workforce Education Framework (Non Apprenticeship) Mandatory May 2025 Update," within the education and training services category. This tender aims to establish a framework for workforce education, excluding apprenticeships, across the United Kingdom, with a focus on public and third sector organisations. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including a submission closing date on 30th June 2025 and a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 30th June 2026. The open procedure above threshold method is used, with an estimated value of £250,000,000.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in delivering diverse educational programmes, ranging from short courses to full degree programmes. The tender is well-suited for new entrants looking to establish their presence in the public sector workforce education landscape and existing providers aiming to update and expand their offerings. Given the broad scope of eligible organisations, including NHS bodies, educational establishments, and local authorities, the tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of meeting the specified requirements, adhering to the submission format, and complying with the framework's terms and conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National CPD/Workforce Education Framework (Non Apprenticeship) Mandatory May 2025 Update

Notice Description

This is the annual opening of the CPD/Workforce Education (non Apprenticeships) framework. DO NOT respond to list Apprenticeship Programmes. In addition to an opportunity for new suppliers, this is a mandatory update for all exiting suppliers - any existing supplier not responding will be de-listed from the Framework. Please read the Requirements document attached carefully - this Framework covers the provision and delivery of workforce education, across all disciplines and professions, ranging from short courses to entire degree programmes. The Framework is open across all our eligible public and third sector organisations. Employers may select providers by either Direct Award from the Course Listing, or by Further Competition managed via Salisbury. In June 2023, the Cabinet Office introduced a new national Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) document across government. For the purposes of public procurement, NHS organisations are classed as central government bodies. Suppliers applying to this framework (C1546.390) for the first time must complete the SQ document or, if they have already completed the new (March 23) SQ for other authorities or electronically, may submit a copy of that with their Framework response. Within the SQ, reference is made to suppliers with PS5m or more spend across government (e.g. Carbon Reduction and Social Value sections). When assessing if you need to reply to those questions, this is your total spend across that sector, including all buyer organisations aggregated. You may not break spend down into individual organisations in order to avoid answering the relevant sections. All Providers must agree to the Framework terms and conditions published - amendments to those Terms will not be made for specific providers. Please note the final selection of providers to award is a decision for employers and this Framework does not represent a spend commitment by any organisation. This Requirement is for the May 2025 opening of the Framework, to allow for the following : 1 - Existing providers to update their course listing (using the Excel document issued only) 2 - New providers to apply to join the Framework Fully completed responses MUST be submitted in accordance with the following : * Submitted by the close date via email to BOTH sft.commercial@nhs.net AND simon.dennis@nhs.net * Submissions MUST be fully completed - the Excel response document MUST be correctly completed. * Bids where the Bidder has applied filters, changed the sort order, or otherwise altered the original content or format, will be rejected. * The Response MUST be saved with a filename in the following convention only : C1546_390_YourSupplierName_May25 Response Additional information: The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and all bodies listed below : Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations : https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Please note Central Government departments may be subject to Government Digital Service approval before using the Framework Agreement. Local Authorities (England and Wales) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/791684/List_of_councils_in_England_2019.pdf National Parks Authorities https://www.nationalparks.uk/about-us Educational Establishments in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Education including Schools, Universities and Colleges listed : https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools(r)ion=all-england&for=secondary Police Forces listed by the College of Policing, plus Police Scotland and Police Service of Northern Ireland https://www.college.police.uk/About/Copyright_Licensing/Pages/Home-Office-police-forces.aspx Police Forces and Special Police Forces in the United Kingdom, and/or Police and Crime Commissioners (as defined by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011) and/or the Police Authorities (as defined in the Police Act 1964, Police Act 1996, Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, Police and Justice Act 2006, Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006), and other relevant legislation for the constituent parts of the United Kingdom, for their respective rights and interests Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/ http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx NHS Bodies England http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/OtherListing.aspx Hospices in the UK https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice?gclid=CPLU3cD7zdECFdaRGwodNeoDyw Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/find-charities/ http://www.oscr.org.uk/search-charity-register/ http://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/ Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm www.cas.org.uk http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9573d42-9dc7-4947-8c98-3a24eb00b843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f377941-d94d-49a4-8000-64ef08b3f281
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice URLs

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