--- title: "Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d507" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d507" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d507.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d507.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, TRADING AS NORTH OF ENGLAND NHS COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (\"NOE CPC\")" published: "2026-05-27" --- # Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework Buyer: LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, TRADING AS NORTH OF ENGLAND NHS COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE ("NOE CPC") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d507 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d507) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d507.json) ## Summary The North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC), under the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is advancing the procurement process for the "Apprenticeships and Education Services Framework". This collaborative effort includes the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to procure services in both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships and education across the UK. The process is currently in the planning stage as of 27 May 2026, following a series of market engagement activities, including a supplier webinar held on 16 March 2026. The framework agreement, which is open to SMEs and VCSEs, is slated to commence on 1 April 2027 and run until 31 March 2032, with opportunities for renewal, encompassing a potential total value of £2.625 billion, adjusted from previous estimates. The forthcoming public notice is expected by 19 October 2026. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, with a comprehensive delivery scope across the entire United Kingdom. It is particularly well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach within the public sector. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, giving diverse entities a level playing field to showcase their capabilities in contributing to the NHS's apprentice and educational service needs. The expansive contract value and potential for renewals highlight the long-term engagement and business growth prospects associated with this tender. ## Notice Procurement of a framework solution for both clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships and education related services. The offering will be provided via a three-way collaboration with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) and London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) ### Planning Information Webinar held 16/03/2026 Following the supplier webinar, and subject to the level of feedback received, we may undertake a short supplier questionnaire to gather additional market insight. This will support the development and shaping of the forthcoming framework, ensuring it reflects supplier capability and market conditions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049764-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,187,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEEDS AND YORK PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, TRADING AS NORTH OF ENGLAND NHS COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE ("NOE CPC") | | Additional buyers | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S4 7UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 13:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049764-2026 - 20 May 2026 at 12:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046363-2026 - 28 Apr 2026 at 13:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038618-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 14:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037184-2026 - 28 Oct 2025 at 11:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068877-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049764-2026 27th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046363-2026 20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038618-2026 28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037184-2026 23rd April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068877-2025 28th October 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/ - https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk - https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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