Planning

Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework

LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, TRADING AS NORTH OF ENGLAND NHS COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE ("NOE CPC")

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PlanningUpdate

23 Apr 2026 at 14:13

Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, known as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), involves planning for the "Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework." This project, currently in the planning stage, aims to establish a framework solution for clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships and education-related services. It is carried out in collaboration with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and is set within the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure with a planned communication notice date of 19 October 2026. The expected contract period starts on 1 April 2027 and will run until 31 March 2032, with potential extensions up to 2034.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this framework, businesses can gain access to substantial contracts, with a total estimated value of £3.15 billion gross. Service providers specialising in education and training will find this tender well-suited to their expertise, offering a platform to expand their offerings across both clinical and non-clinical sectors. The collaboration among high-profile NHS Trusts and the open procedure format further enhances potential for varied enterprises to showcase innovative solutions and expand their service reach in the public sector.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d507
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037184-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£2,625,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S4 7UQ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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