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title: "Improvement Practitioner Level 4"
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# Improvement Practitioner Level 4

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1b939da-86df-4cf4-8d2b-81974a520ab7

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed an award for the procurement of "Improvement Practitioner Level 4" training services. This contract, valued at GBP 34,200, is aimed at providing apprenticeship training to six internal colleagues for obtaining the level 4 improvement practitioner qualification. The procurement falls under the specialist training services category, with additional classifications covering general training and education services. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from 22 July 2025 to 20 January 2027, with services to be delivered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training and apprenticeship services, although it is not tailored for smaller SMEs or VCSEs. RHG Consult Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been awarded the contract, indicating scope for niche training providers to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Companies equipped with expertise in specialist training services and dynamic purchasing systems can leverage such contracts to expand their client base and strengthen relationships within the public sector, particularly in healthcare and education sectors managed by the NHS Business Services Authority.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for 6 internal colleagues to obtain the level 4 improvement practitioner qualification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a7b00c-e3ef-49b6-a8b4-abea9180c908 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 20 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,200 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHG CONSULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a7b00c-e3ef-49b6-a8b4-abea9180c908
- 24 Jun 2025 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1d1de8-5de7-4d6b-98b3-79c620e61b82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a7b00c-e3ef-49b6-a8b4-abea9180c908
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa1d1de8-5de7-4d6b-98b3-79c620e61b82
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ae56cd8-401e-4174-95ff-f20af79e2f88
  Improvement Practitioner L4_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7b71aff-0e42-4c36-a688-0e6bc48a6372
  Improvement Practitioner L4_Redacted

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