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title: "APM GROUP"
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# APM GROUP

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b571aaf3-6890-435e-b13f-2b2130f79cd7

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, managed a procurement for "Better Business Cases" training and examinations under the title "APM GROUP." This procurement, classified within the licence management software package industry (CPV code: 48218000), was directed towards services in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with an estimated value of £180,000 and involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 10th March 2025 to 9th March 2026, with the tender period concluding on 7th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on business improvement and examination services. While not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, companies with capabilities in providing licensed management software solutions would find this contract beneficial to business growth. Engaging with public health entities like the NHS opens avenues for further collaboration within the public sector, providing a stable and reputable customer base for delivering specialised services.

## Notice

Better Business Cases ("Product") training and examinations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604bf6cf-52cb-425d-871e-73eb60cc872d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST1 2QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Birches Head & Northwood |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| 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 | APM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604bf6cf-52cb-425d-871e-73eb60cc872d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/604bf6cf-52cb-425d-871e-73eb60cc872d
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71532673-5954-4676-9149-9ee77f2d373f
  MLCSU - 1637 - 838029960 - APM GROUP_Redacted (1)

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