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title: "Contract for the provision of Senior Leader Level 7 (STO480) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit"
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# Contract for the provision of Senior Leader Level 7 (STO480) Apprenticeship call off contract, to South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d535280-afb3-42ad-a78a-16c0741b0a38

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the tender process and awarded a contract to Arden University Ltd for the provision of Senior Leader Level 7 (STO480) Apprenticeship. This contract, which falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, will be executed across regions including the West Midlands, East of England, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £28,000 and is set to commence on 15th April 2024, with an expected end date of 30th April 2026. The tender stage was marked by its completion on 13th March 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, primarily for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability requirements outlined. Companies that specialise in education and training services will find this contract particularly advantageous. Participating in such tenders can enhance the credibility and portfolio of businesses, especially those with capabilities in delivering high-level apprenticeship and training programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for service providers looking to expand their reach within multiple UK regions while contributing to NHS-led initiatives in workforce development.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for Senior Leader Level 7 (STO480) Apprenticeship to Arden University Ltd, via Direct Award via Framework for the Provision of Apprenticeship Training and End Point Assessment (Ref S10353/ and Education Apprenticeship Standards)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cde09d-355d-4f35-adca-08daba56a20b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDEN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 13:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cde09d-355d-4f35-adca-08daba56a20b
- 23 Apr 2024 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cde09d-355d-4f35-adca-08daba56a20b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cde09d-355d-4f35-adca-08daba56a20b
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e7765ef-2219-4aa4-b26c-f94e68a2d216

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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