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AI Training Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, recently completed a procurement process to secure AI Training Services aimed at equipping its colleagues with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities and advantages of artificial intelligence. The process concluded with the award of a contract to KPMG LLP under a limited procurement method, following a direct award procedure made possible by the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework. This service falls under the 'Training services' industry category, specifically specialist training services, and will be delivered in the region of UKC. The contract, intended to last for 36 months, has been signed and is active as of 12 November 2025.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in AI-driven educational programmes, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive and practical training solutions. Organisations that excel in cutting-edge technology services, such as developing AI frameworks and providing in-depth understanding on leveraging AI's long-term benefits, are well-suited to compete in future tenders. The direct award methodology highlights potential for firms with existing frameworks like the CCS to streamline their involvement in public sector training initiatives where competition is minimised, fostering growth and collaborative opportunities with government entities like the NHSBSA.

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Notice Title

AI Training Services

Notice Description

36 month contract for the provision of training services for NHSBSA colleagues to navigate the opportunities, challenges, long-term impact and value of AI.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework for the provision of training services for NHSBSA colleagues to navigate the opportunities, challenges, long-term impact and value of AI.

Procurement Information

Direct award of a contract permitted under the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079904-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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