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Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

27 May 2026 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 May 2026 at 13:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 14:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Apr 2026 at 15:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 11:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), under the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is advancing the procurement process for the "Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework". This collaborative effort includes the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to procure services in both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships and education across the UK. The process is currently in the planning stage as of 27 May 2026, following a series of market engagement activities, including a supplier webinar held on 16 March 2026. The framework agreement, which is open to SMEs and VCSEs, is slated to commence on 1 April 2027 and run until 31 March 2032, with opportunities for renewal, encompassing a potential total value of £2.625 billion, adjusted from previous estimates. The forthcoming public notice is expected by 19 October 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, with a comprehensive delivery scope across the entire United Kingdom. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach within the public sector. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, giving diverse entities a level playing field to showcase their capabilities in contributing to the NHS's apprentice and educational service needs. The expansive contract value and potential for renewals highlight the long-term engagement and business growth prospects associated with this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework

Notice Description

Procurement of a framework solution for both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships and education related services. The offering will be provided via a three-way collaboration with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) and London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP)

Planning Information

Webinar held 16/03/2026 Following the supplier webinar, and subject to the level of feedback received, we may undertake a short supplier questionnaire to gather additional market insight. This will support the development and shaping of the forthcoming framework, ensuring it reflects supplier capability and market conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d507
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049764-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,187,500,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 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
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")
Additional Buyers

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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