--- title: "EEAST - DPS Framework for Learning and Training Services (24-T23)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2025-02-22" --- # EEAST - DPS Framework for Learning and Training Services (24-T23) Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb8648e5-2dc8-4d80-9634-ea85dfed9c7e.json) ## Summary The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for its DPS Framework for Learning and Training Services (24-T23), covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The procurement is in the tender stage and aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) valid until 27th October 2028. The contract, valued at GBP 16,500,000, invites suitable providers to deliver a range of education and training services. Interested suppliers can express their interest and participate in the tender process by registering via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, with submissions due by 7th April 2025 at 17:00 BST. Services are scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in education and training services to partner with a major regional NHS trust. Businesses that can offer innovative training solutions, tailored to meet diverse environmental and medical needs across rural, coastal, and urban areas, will find this tender particularly fitting. The DPS allows for multiple suppliers and categories, enabling businesses to potentially secure a continuous stream of contracts over several years. This opportunity is well-suited for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public health sector. ## Notice The East of England Service NHS Trust ("the Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. Our diverse area is spread over about 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing environmental and medical needs. The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers to deal with 1,384,547 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. In addition, the Authority handles more than one million non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk. This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple categories and suppliers to provide a range of Learning & Training Services to the Authority. The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be by the East of England Ambulance Service to procure a range of Learning & Training Services The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid until 27th October 2028. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dba2c1-03cd-4926-84c2-0e32375589a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 27 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,500,000 | | 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK44 3WH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Kingsbrook | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2025 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dba2c1-03cd-4926-84c2-0e32375589a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4dba2c1-03cd-4926-84c2-0e32375589a9 22nd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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