---
title: "Functional SkiIls Initial Assessments, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043b4a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043b4a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2024-10-02"
---

# Functional SkiIls Initial Assessments, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b4a

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## Summary

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NHS England has conducted a multi-lot tender for the provision of Functional Skills Initial Assessments, Diagnostic Assessments, and Exams. The tender, classified under education and training services, is in the Award stage. The process involved an open procedure and resulted in two awarded lots: Lot 1 for Functional Skills Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment with a contract awarded to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Ltd, running from 3rd September 2024 to 31st March 2027, and Lot 2 for Functional Skills Exams awarded to Open Awards, running from 25th June 2024 to 31st March 2027. The total maximum contract value is £240,000, with key deadlines for tender submission having been on 20th March 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering reliable initial and diagnostic assessments, as well as secure digital assessments for functional skills. SMEs and larger companies with robust technological solutions for educational assessments should consider competing in such procurements. The involvement of NHS England ensures a high-profile, prestigious contract, aiding businesses in establishing or expanding their footprint in the healthcare education sector.

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## Notice

NHS England ran a multi-lot tender for the provision of Functional SkiIls Initial Assessments, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams.

Lot 1 - Functional Skills Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment was awarded to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Ltd. This agreement runs from 3/9/24 to 31/3/27 with a maximum value of PS154,771.05.

Lot 2 - Functional Skills Exams was awarded to Open Awards. This agreement runs from 25/06/24 - 31/3/27 with a maximum value of PS85,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031528-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN AWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031528-2024
- 19 Feb 2024 at 17:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005445-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.openawards.org.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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