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title: "NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services July 2023 Reopening"
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# NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services July 2023 Reopening

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd5e3e5c-c3cf-4dd7-adf2-d1143d638421

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## Summary

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the tender for the "NHS NOE CPC - Employee Development Services July 2023 Reopening". This procurement, classified under education and training services (CPV 80000000), was initiated to offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services including apprenticeships. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on 11th August 2023. The awarded framework agreement, valued at £100,000,000, commenced on 1st September 2023 and will continue until 30th June 2025. The services will be delivered primarily in the United Kingdom, with a notable presence in Sheffield (postal code S4 7UQ).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational and professional development services. By participating in this framework, companies can engage with a leading NHS collaborative procurement body, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for these opportunities, given the flexibility and tailored solutions they can offer. The awarded suppliers include a mix of SMEs such as Virtual College, Pier Training, and First Intuition Leeds Limited, alongside large entities like Teesside University, ensuring a diverse range of expertise and service delivery for the participating authorities.

## Notice

North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is hosted by Leeds and York Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) and provides collaborative and bespoke procurement solutions to the public sector. A wholly NHS owned organisation comprising of an expert team of procurement and commercial professionals from both the public and private sector, the Authority brings together a wealth of experience, understanding and knowledge. NOE CPC re-opened it's framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities. NOE CPC provides collaborative procurement and procurement solutions to the public sector. NOE CPC is one of the leading players in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England, and is wholly NHS owned. Since e

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb1b85-fd66-45e4-93a7-755a97b2f3e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S4 7UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | DOWN TO EARTH DEVELOPMENT; FIRST INTUITION LEEDS; PIER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED TRADING AS PIER TRAINING; QUALITAS CONSORTIUM; TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY; TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL; VIRTUAL COLLEGE; ZENITH PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb1b85-fd66-45e4-93a7-755a97b2f3e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acb1b85-fd66-45e4-93a7-755a97b2f3e0
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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