Award

P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)" with an industry focus on education and training services to John Florence Limited. The procurement was a direct award using a single tender action method, catering specifically to the prosthetics and orthotics apprenticeship segments. Located in London with the postal code SE1 8UG, the procurement was categorised under services and concluded with an award status. The contract, valued at £8,300, spans from 26 September 2024 to 30 September 2025. Key dates include the tender closing on 25 September 2024, aligning with the direct nature of the procurement process.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the education and training sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering education support services, especially in niche healthcare and clinical apprenticeships, would find this contract beneficial. The direct award reflects trust in specialised providers, encouraging similar tailored services to enter the procurement space. Companies that can align their offerings with the strategic educational goals of NHS England are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for business expansion and reputational enhancement.

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Notice Title

P&O Apprenticeship's 2024 Cohort (PIVOs)

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd312b01-6da4-4f6a-a64e-0beec32fe310
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18598c6-4b75-492c-9040-dc764aa36fd9
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
£8,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,300 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 2025 1-2 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Meena Valambhia
Contact Email
meena.valambhia@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

JOHN FLORENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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