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Membership to Association of Apprentices 25/28

NHS ENGLAND

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England as the buying organisation contracting with the Association of Apprentices for a membership programme titled "Membership to Association of Apprentices 25/28". This falls under the industry category of education and training services, with the contract active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and a potential extension to 2029. The location specified is London, United Kingdom. This procurement has been completed under the award stage via a direct method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition", as part of a light-touch regime, reflecting streamlined procedures.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses that support or engage with apprenticeship programmes, particularly those offering services or resources for educational growth and skill development. SMEs focused on sustaining competitive and efficient apprenticeships can benefit from this contract by leveraging their expertise to enhance service delivery. With the contracted supplier being the Association of Apprentices, businesses within the education and training sector stand to gain favourable ground by aligning with NHS England's commitment to service continuity for apprenticeships. The tender creates opportunities for strategic partnerships and expansion of networks within the public sector context.

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Notice Title

Membership to Association of Apprentices 25/28

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) are contracting with Association of Apprentices (AOA) to support continuity of service in providing a unique apprenticeship specific membership which provides access to resources for apprentices and their employers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027521-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF APPRENTICES

Further Information

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