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title: "Apprenticeship Training Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f44258f1-7b61-4413-b41a-b6225c3be19a"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
published: "2021-02-15"
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# Apprenticeship Training Services

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f44258f1-7b61-4413-b41a-b6225c3be19a

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently running a tender for "Apprenticeship Training Services" to support NHS organisations and the wider public sector. This open procurement process, which commenced on 15th February 2021, invites bids from providers registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The tender period concludes on 22nd March 2021, following which a contract will be awarded to successful applicants. The service falls under the education and training services category, with the contract lasting from 23rd June 2021 to 22nd June 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for training organisations, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Businesses specialising in apprenticeship training, staff development, management training, and personal development training would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to fulfilling the increasing demand for apprenticeships across NHS and public sector entities.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are issuing a tender for release under the provision of Apprenticeship Training Services framework to support NHS Organisations and the wider public sector. NHS SBS invites applications from providers who are currently registered on the Education and Skills Funding Agency Register (ESFA) of Apprenticeships Training Providers to be considered to the Framework. A renewal of the existing framework aims to provide employers access to a broad range of Apprenticeship Providers to meet the increasing demand for Apprenticeships. The Participating Authorities will use the Framework to ensure that they comply with their statutory obligations, including but not exclusively regarding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1919ecc6-c052-482b-b555-1a7debdbaa14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2021 - 22 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD QUAYS |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2021 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1919ecc6-c052-482b-b555-1a7debdbaa14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1919ecc6-c052-482b-b555-1a7debdbaa14
  15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36375&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

## Provenance

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