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title: "Blatchford Prosthetics and Orthotics Apprenticeships Programme"
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# Blatchford Prosthetics and Orthotics Apprenticeships Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4acc8da-046b-4a3e-99a6-b99ef1797491

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Blatchford Prosthetics and Orthotics Apprenticeships Programme" was overseen by NHS England, focusing on the education and training services category. This single tender action under the procurement method "direct" aimed to support the NHS Long Term Workforce plan to expand Allied Health Professions. The contract was awarded to Blatchford Limited, with the services to be delivered across England. Key dates include the tender period end on 22nd September 2023, and the contract period spanning from 23rd September 2023 to 29th January 2027. The process is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £24,900 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the education and training sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare workforce development. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, smaller enterprises with specialised skills in prosthetics and orthotics training might find similar future tenders appealing. Engaging in such opportunities can encourage business growth through collaboration with prominent public health organisations like NHS England, thus contributing to substantial professional networks and fulfilling critical workforce needs.

## Notice

The NHS Long Term Workforce (NHS LTWfP) plan requires significant growth across the Allied Health Professions (AHPs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962f6e70-ff83-440a-81e9-174dea27b051 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2023 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,900 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLATCHFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962f6e70-ff83-440a-81e9-174dea27b051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/962f6e70-ff83-440a-81e9-174dea27b051
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5439ce9-7e20-4498-b464-8f0a48659788
  nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-provision-of-services-po-version

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