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P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Aug 2025 at 15:34

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded the procurement process titled "P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)", which falls under the Education and Training Services category. The contract, valued at £74,700, focuses on providing educational support funding for Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships in England. The procurement method used was a direct Single Tender Action below the threshold. The process reached the award stage, marking it as complete, with the contract period commencing from 26th September 2024 to 30th September 2027. The awarded supplier for this contract is RSL Steeper Group Limited.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, who specialise in education and training services, particularly in healthcare and prosthetics. Suppliers who focus on government contracts and those who can provide high-quality educational services tailored to niche sectors like Prosthetics and Orthotics will find this type of tender well-suited for business growth. Engaging in such contracts could enhance company portfolios and foster partnerships with esteemed institutions like NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

Notice Description

To provide education support funding for the Prosthetics and Orthotics apprenticeships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec7632a9-f38a-4578-948a-825584bf5a58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40a2b186-3341-46ef-97e9-ee7511e15b2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 3-4 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSL STEEPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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