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title: "Aspiring Professionals' programme - BC-18342 - C228513"
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# Aspiring Professionals' programme - BC-18342 - C228513

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c8c0e02-ecd3-4a5a-b413-f07f5db2818e

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## Summary

The "Aspiring Professionals' programme - BC-18342 - C228513" tender, awarded on 9th May 2024, was initiated by NHS England based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The tender involves education and training services as part of a programme to support individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds access healthcare education. The total contract value is £525,000 GBP, with a tender deadline of 10th January 2024 and a contract running from 9th May 2024 to 8th May 2026. The procurement method was an open procedure above the threshold, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category.

This tender by NHS England presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in learning and development services to engage in a socially impactful project. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with expertise in providing support to underprivileged communities, are well-suited to compete. The contract duration spanning two years offers stability for suppliers, while the focus on creating educational opportunities for disadvantaged groups aligns with social responsibility initiatives that businesses may wish to support.

## Notice

Learning and development services to support people from low socio-economic backgrounds gain access to healthcare education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3fbf5c7-a566-4fae-8a7b-5c83d686febe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2024 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | SOCIAL MOBILITY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3fbf5c7-a566-4fae-8a7b-5c83d686febe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3fbf5c7-a566-4fae-8a7b-5c83d686febe
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6cc9fbd-6659-4886-bd93-b2890be44b25
  Aspiring Professionals' programme - BC-18342 V1.1 - Redacted

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