Planning

Paramedic Apprenticeships

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Paramedic Apprenticeships," aimed at securing a provider for apprenticeship services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the category of education and training services and is being conducted through a selective method, specifically as an award under a framework. The contract period is planned to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2031, with a total contract value of £16,200,000. This opportunity is significant, falling above the procurement threshold, and it is currently in the planning stage as of 20th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Companies that are adept at working within central government frameworks and have the capacity to operate over multi-year contracts would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. With a substantial budget allocated to the project, successful bidders can expect to enhance their profile and expand their reach within the public sector and the growing apprenticeship landscape. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality training services in healthcare settings are particularly well-suited to bid for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paramedic Apprenticeships

Notice Description

Paramedic Apprenticeships within the NW area. The Trust is looking for a suitable provider to carry out paramedic apprenticeships

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05196e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023462-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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