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Investors in People 2025-28 Accreditation

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:05

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:21

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health And Social Care Trust acted as the buying organisation in the recently completed procurement process titled "Investors in People 2025-28 Accreditation." As part of this initiative, the accreditation services have been directly awarded to Investors in People Community Interest Company, under the legal framework provided by Schedule 5 of the Public Administration Act of 2023. The procurement, conducted under direct procurement methods due to exclusive intellectual property rights, falls under the services category and is focused on administrative services. This contract covers the region of Antrim, United Kingdom, and has a substantial contract value of £46,200 excluding VAT, effective from 1st September 2025 through 30th November 2028.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in administrative and consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in accreditation and compliance within health and social care sectors. Given that the procurement method is a direct award, businesses with exclusive rights in specific service areas or unique expertise stand to benefit most. Additionally, smaller enterprises with specialised knowledge akin to that of the awarded supplier, Investors in People Community Interest Company, could consider exploring similar niche markets or exclusive service rights to enhance their growth prospects. Enterprises aiming to engage with central government bodies or tapping into Northern Irish regulations may find this contract an illustrative benchmark for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Investors in People 2025-28 Accreditation

Notice Description

Investors in People 2025-28 Accreditation to NHSCT for 3 years - PS46,200 ex VAT

Procurement Information

Schedule 5 of the PA 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052992-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£46,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hrgovernance@northerntrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVESTORS IN PEOPLE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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