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Leadership Live -Executive Learning Platform

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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01 May 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the "Leadership Live - Executive Learning Platform" to Ashridge Executive & Organisation Development Limited. This project, classified under the IT software package industry, involves the provision of an on-demand executive education platform. The service will be delivered in Newcastle, England, and it caters to the areas of IT services including consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement method was selective and carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award made on 21st April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2027, with a total value of GBP 50,000.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and services, particularly those focused on educational platforms and executive learning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete in this sector due to the nature of the content customisation specified. Organisations with expertise in creating accessible, device-compatible educational software and support services will find significant growth opportunities by enhancing their portfolio with such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leadership Live -Executive Learning Platform

Notice Description

Leadership Live is a on-demand executive education platform accessible on any device. Learners can access courses, bite-size content, self-assessments, and other formats of content developed world-class faculty, which have tailor their experience to focus on their learning priorities. It also offer customisation specific to the client's needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f945846-ccc9-414e-9b11-b66ac7198416
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHRIDGE EXECUTIVE & ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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