Award

Virtual Training (RFQ)

YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 08:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for virtual training services, titled "Virtual Training (RFQ)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training services. The procurement was conducted using an open method deemed suitable for competitions below a certain threshold. Located in Wakefield, the buying organisation sought submissions that conformed to specific service delivery standards. The procurement process reached the award stage on 14th November 2025, with the contract starting from 1st November 2025 and concluding by 31st October 2029. The successful supplier, The Knowledge Academy, was awarded the contract, valued at £12,000 gross, to provide these services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in virtual delivery. Companies that can meet detailed service specifications and demonstrate proficiency in staff training will find this type of tender particularly beneficial. Given the open procurement method and criteria focusing on a balance of pricing and technical capability, both small and large enterprises with the necessary qualifications can compete effectively to secure such contracts in future tender opportunities like this one. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly within the NHS framework, stand to gain substantial growth by aligning their services with similar procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Training (RFQ)

Notice Description

This is a Request for Quotation for Virtual Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073850-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
yas.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 8EE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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