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title: "GDS Academy Training Contract"
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# GDS Academy Training Contract

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0198b149-d4e1-4136-90a8-84e7748122a1

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## Summary

The NHS Digital is leading the completion of the 'GDS Academy Training Contract', an initiative focused on education and training services under the government agenda of upskilling public bodies. This contract involves a single tender action procurement method with a total value of £300,000. The contract spans from 19th May 2018 to 30th April 2022, with the procurement process currently in the award stage. The award was issued on 1st May 2018, and as a part of this ongoing collaboration, training will be provided at a lower cost compared to external training providers. The main delivery location is Leeds, England (postcode LS1 6AE), covering widespread areas including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education and training services, and small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative training solutions. Companies focusing on public sector training could greatly benefit as the contract is intended to fulfil the skills development needs of public bodies, aligning with the changing budgetary structure that now requires a fee for services previously offered for free. Businesses with a track record in public training, especially those that can demonstrate value for money or bespoke training programmes, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract and expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

This is an Inter-governmental department SLA agreement relationship between GDS Academy (Part of the Cabinet Office) and NHS Digital. It fits the government agenda of upskilling other public bodies through training and development. The NHS Digital's Learning & Development team are at the forefront of this project. The Spend on this contract is relatively low compared to obtaining the same training from an external, non-governmental or private training provider and the agreement is based on a SLA relationship between GDS Academy and NHS Digital. This used to be free of charge but because of the change in budget they now charge for the training only. This is an on-going contract guided by the attached SLA document and a MOU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88996be1-3b74-46cf-be00-be1918ed0f03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2018 - 18 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GDS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2020 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88996be1-3b74-46cf-be00-be1918ed0f03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88996be1-3b74-46cf-be00-be1918ed0f03
  11th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daa09ccf-6741-4001-95dc-360e02788d00
  n/a

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