Tender

EEAST-Ofqual Regulated Leadership Development Framework(26-T05)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is inviting bids for their tender titled "EEAST-Ofqual Regulated Leadership Development Framework(26-T05)" under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for enquiries set for 22 April 2026 and submission due by 1 May 2026. Located in Melbourn, United Kingdom, the contract is part of an open procurement method tailored for below-threshold competition. Interested parties should note the contract period starting on 1 June 2026 and lasting until 31 May 2029, with potential extensions allowed. The procurement process aims to engage an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation to support the standardisation of the Leadership Development Framework qualifications.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in educational services and certification. The procurement is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), broadening competitive possibilities. As the contract will require ongoing accreditation and advisory services, organisations skilled in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the education sector are ideally suited to respond. By providing support for the integration and validation of qualifications into the Regulated Qualifications Framework, the selected supplier can foster partnerships with the Trust, enhancing its portfolio through high-profile public sector engagement. There is scope for renewal, adding a layer of potential future revenue continuity contingent on successful initial and extended engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST-Ofqual Regulated Leadership Development Framework(26-T05)

Notice Description

The Authority require an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation to provide support in finalising and assuring their Leadership Development Framework meets the specific conditions required by Ofqual to admit the qualification to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The Supplier will provide ongoing support to ensure any additional modules added to the framework over the life of the contract meet the specific requirements required by Ofqual to admit the qualification to the RQF The Supplier will advise and support the Authority with ensuring all learners who have already completed the course since January 2024 can be retrospectively certified once all learning has been evidenced and validated.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2.17.2. The initial contract term shall be three (3) years with the potential for two (2) years in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06830d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034228-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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