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title: "The Development of Apprenticeship Standards in the NHS"
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# The Development of Apprenticeship Standards in the NHS

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39548b07-50b5-4201-9f9b-6fc58b3def6f

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## Summary

The NHS England has awarded a contract for 'The Development of Apprenticeship Standards in the NHS' to the Workforce Development Trust. The contract involves technical expertise to support the development process for all apprenticeship standards' (Trailblazers) projects across England. The contract value is £994,036, and the contract period is from July 26, 2023, to July 26, 2025.

This procurement offers opportunities in the education and training services sector. Businesses with expertise in apprenticeship development and training services are well-suited to compete. The tender was conducted through an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on April 24, 2023. Location of delivery is in Leeds, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Technical expertise to support the development process for all apprenticeship standards' (Trailblazers) projects across England. The total contract value shall not exceed the available budget of PS995,000.00 over the 2 year contract. The contract period will be for (24) months, subject to annual review and available budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa66ac2-e7af-4778-b064-dbbe3cc1b257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2023 - 26 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £994,036 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £994,036 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2023 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa66ac2-e7af-4778-b064-dbbe3cc1b257
- 27 Jul 2023 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5762767c-62f4-4401-ba0e-5efd92c9d54e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa66ac2-e7af-4778-b064-dbbe3cc1b257
  27th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5762767c-62f4-4401-ba0e-5efd92c9d54e
  27th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3749223f-572f-44d0-b708-e91876a762c9
  C153233_Contract - Copy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edf49622-12ab-4a7c-832d-6ea0c2bc5c65
  C153233_Contract - Copy

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