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NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services January 2023 Reopening

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. This framework, titled "NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services January 2023 Reopening," falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV: 80000000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract period spans from 1st March 2023 to 30th June 2025. The services will be delivered primarily at locations including Sheffield, UK, with a total contract value of £100,000,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 7th February 2023 and the contract award date on 27th March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in educational and professional development services. The awarded suppliers include both large entities like Paragon Skills and University of Cumbria, as well as SMEs such as B-Skill Limited and Prostart Training, reflecting a diverse and inclusive procurement strategy. Businesses capable of providing CPD, educational services, and apprenticeships will find this framework a valuable opportunity to engage with the public sector and expand their services within the NHS and other participating authorities. The inclusion of e-commerce and information system support indicates a robust infrastructure that suppliers can leverage to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services January 2023 Reopening

Notice Description

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) and provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the public sector. A wholly NHS owned organisation comprising of an expert team of procurement and commercial professionals from both the public and private sector, the Authority brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge. NOE CPC re-opened it's framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. NOE CPC provides collaborative procurement and procurement solutions to the public sector. NOE CPC is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England, and is wholly NHS owned. Since establishment in 2007 a range of procurement and commercial services have been developed to support our customers. The primary role is to help them to function more efficiently through cost-effective collaborative procurement. NOE CPC also has a strong e-commerce and information function which encompasses the management of e-solutions such as an eCatalogue Solution, an eSourcing Portal and an online Business Reporting Portal. These technologies support us in our drive for procurement efficiencies for both ourselves and our members. At NOE CPC we have an expert team of data analysts to support both internal and external customers which works to support our procurement team in identifying collaborative and bespoke opportunities. Any Participating Authority specifically listed within this ITT are initially participating in this procurement process however The resulting Framework Agreement may be used by NOE CPC members and other bodies and Authorities listed in Annex 2. A full list of current NOE CPC members is available in Annex 2 and at all times on the NOE CPC website: http://noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members. Further Authorities may become NOE CPC members in the future, and as such will be entitled to utilise any Contract/Framework Agreement awarded as a result of this competitive Tender exercise. NOE CPC has awarded for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. This procurement exercise was conducted on the Atamis Health Family Single eCommercial System at: https://health-family.force.com/login

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6947d7b-b9b1-4f26-b824-a53675361145
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f77f50-f4c4-4c53-9b01-f62fb895f44f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

B-SKILL

BRADFORD COLLEGE

PARAGON SKILLS

PROSTART TRAINING

STRIVE TRAINING

TEC PARTNERSHIP

THE SKILLS NETWORK

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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