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Official UK procurement notice

Employee Development Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£100,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 2 Aug 2024awarded 4 Nov 2024
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships.<br/><br/>This framework agreement would provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which would reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.<br/><br/>In addition to the obligations contained within this document, all providers to all Lots were advised that, upon request by a Participating Authority, they might be required to share their educational quality assurance processes and inspection reports (such as OfSTED) and any actions in place as a result of inspections, and were required to support this request.<br/><br/>Please note that suppliers already appointed to this Framework Agreement under the following references were not required to re-apply.<br/><br/>C47023 C95027 C104735 C123717 C190215 <br/><br/>Should an appointed supplier wish to bid for a Lot that they were not already appointed to, they were asked to express interest in this project - C233690

  • Recurrence: This is the final reopening

CPV: Education and training services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
21 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 77 suppliers appointed
Electronic auction

Participating Authorities reserve the right to undertake electronic auctions in the awarding of call-offs under this framework agreement.

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Continuing Professional DevelopmentAwardedRenewalPublished value£45,000,000

NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>The below-listed Authorities (plus those entities listed at Section II.2.11 and Section VI.3) are eligible to access the resulting framework – subject to NOE CPC approval.<br/><br/>Airedale NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Barnsley Facilities Services Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Chesterfield Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (wholly owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust<br/>Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust<br/>Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust<br/>Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Locala Community Partnerships CIC<br/>Manx Care<br/>Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board<br/>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust<br/>The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust<br/>United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust<br/>University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust<br/>University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust<br/>York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust<br/>York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP (wholly owned subsidiary of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)<br/>Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust<br/><br/>NOE CPC member bodies as listed at: www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members ↗ and any additional new NOE CPC members including wholly owned companies and subsidiaries, may utilise this framework agreement during the contract term.<br/><br/>See Section II.2.11 and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. Additional information: This procurement exercise was conducted on the Atamis Health Family Single eCommercial System at: health-family.force.com/login ↗

Delivery: UK · UK
Extensions: The entities eligible to utilise any resulting agreement(s), subject to the approval of NOE CPC include any other NHS/Public Sector bodies located in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, including any of the Crown Dependencies and NHS Collaborative Procurement Organisations:<br/>The NHS in England (National Health Service for the United Kingdom) including but not limited to: Foundation Trusts, Acute (Hospital) Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Care Trusts listed at:<br/>https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory<br/>Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s)<br/>https://www.england.nhs.uk/system-and-organisational-oversight/system-directory/<br/>Integrated Care Boards (ICB’s)<br/>https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-your-local-integrated-care-board/<br/>Department of Health:<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health<br/>Arm’s Length Bodies:<br/>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-contact-department-of-health-arms-length-bodies/department-of-healths-agencies-and-partner-organisati · 2 years - opens at quarterly intervals<br/>This framework agreement and its operational features, including the re-opening of the framework agreement at quarterly intervals throughout the life of the framework, have been designed in line with the flexibilities offered under the Public Contracts Regulations when procuring such Light Touch Regime services.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2ApprenticeshipsAwardedRenewalPublished value£35,000,000

NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.

Delivery: UK · UK
Extensions: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. · 2 years - opens at quarterly intervals<br/>This framework agreement and its operational features, including the re-opening of the framework agreement at quarterly intervals throughout the life of the framework, have been designed in line with the flexibilities offered under the Public Contracts Regulations when procuring such Light Touch Regime services.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Functional Skills TrainingAwardedRenewalPublished value£20,000,000

NOE CPC re-opened the framework agreement for the provision of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Educational Services, including Apprenticeships. The intention is that this framework agreement will provide a flexible vehicle to contract with providers for a range of services, which will reflect over time the needs of Participating Authorities.

Delivery: UK · UK
Extensions: See Section(s) II.2.4, II.2.11 (within Lot 1) and VI.3 for list of entities eligible to utilise any resulting framework, subject to the approval of NOE CPC. · 2 years - opens at quarterly intervals<br/>This framework agreement and its operational features, including the re-opening of the framework agreement at quarterly intervals throughout the life of the framework, have been designed in line with the flexibilities offered under the Public Contracts Regulations when procuring such Light Touch Regime services.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    See SQ/ITT

What this means for your bid
  • “Employee Development Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · This is the final reopening
First published
16 Apr 2021, 16:45 BST
Last source update
28 Feb 2025, 12:38 GMT
Award evaluation window
2 Aug 2024 – …
Authority reference
NOEJ.0529
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-007521
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a719 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed
Performance terms

See SQ/ITT

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

NOE CPC will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar standstill period at the point information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers, in accordance with Regulation 87 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Any tenderer wishing to appeal the decision to award the contract, or after the award of the contract appeal the award of the contract, shall have the rights set out in Part 3 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Bidders should note that the NOECPC retain absolute discretion as to whether to accept any offer following evaluation. The NOE CPC is not bound in any way to accept any and reserves the right to make no further contract award under this procurement process. The NOE CPC shall not be held liable for any liability or cost or expense incurred by any bidder in relation to this project (Text)<br/><br/>whatsoever, including, without limitations, in relation to the preparation of their tender and any subsequent clarification or any legal or other expenses.

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How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Atamis legacy domain (health-family.force.com) · Who buys & how to bid on Atamis
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Legacy Salesforce domain still used in notices — use the current Atamis portal · this portal address is a legacy domain; the operator has migrated

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Appointment period ends
2 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
2 Aug 2024, 16:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

2 Aug 2024 → 28 Feb 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    2 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    2 Aug 2024, 16:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    28 Feb 2025, 12:38 GMT

Notice history

16 events · 20 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Oct 2021
  1. Deadline moved to 1 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
    1 Oct 2021, 14:40 BST
    +168 days · was 17 May 2021, 12:00 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    1 Oct 2021, 14:40 BST
  3. Status changed to complete
    30 Nov 2021, 15:27 GMT
  4. Buyer details updated
    30 Nov 2021, 15:27 GMT
  5. Status changed to active
    7 Jan 2022, 12:40 GMT
  6. Deadline moved to 7 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
    7 Jan 2022, 12:40 GMT
    +98 days · was 1 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    7 Jan 2022, 12:40 GMT
  8. Deadline moved to 9 May 2022, 12:00 BST
    8 Apr 2022, 15:57 BST
    +91 days · was 7 Feb 2022, 12:00 GMT
  9. Deadline moved to 8 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
    7 Jul 2022, 11:44 BST
    +91 days · was 9 May 2022, 12:00 BST
  10. Deadline moved to 7 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
    7 Oct 2022, 14:50 BST
    +91 days · was 8 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
  11. Deadline moved to 6 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT
    6 Jan 2023, 14:46 GMT
    +91 days · was 7 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
  12. Deadline moved to 7 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
    6 Jul 2023, 15:46 BST
    +182 days · was 6 Feb 2023, 12:00 GMT
  13. Deadline moved to 9 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
    10 Jan 2024, 15:11 GMT
    +186 days · was 7 Aug 2023, 12:00 BST
  14. Buyer details updated
    10 Jan 2024, 15:11 GMT
  15. Deadline moved to 2 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST
    1 Jul 2024, 16:08 BST
    +175 days · was 9 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
  16. Status changed to complete
    30 Jan 2025, 16:36 GMT
Published amendments (2 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextII.2.4—The below-listed Authorities (plus those entities listed at Section II.2.11 and Section VI.3) are eligible to access the resulting framework – subject to NOE CPC approval.Barnsley Facilities Services LimitedBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation TrustBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustCalderdale and Huddersfield Solutions LimitedDerbyshire Com…

IV.2.7.2 Tender opening time 12:00, not 16:00 as published in original notice

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (20)
  • 2025-02: 3 releases · 27 Feb 2025, 28 Feb 2025
  • 2025-01: 1 release · 30 Jan 2025
  • 2024-07: 2 releases · 1 Jul 2024, 9 Jul 2024
  • 2024-01: 1 release · 10 Jan 2024
  • 2023-07: 1 release · 6 Jul 2023
  • 2023-01: 1 release · 6 Jan 2023
  • 2022-10: 1 release · 7 Oct 2022
  • 2022-07: 1 release · 7 Jul 2022
  • 2022-04: 1 release · 8 Apr 2022
  • 2022-01: 1 release · 7 Jan 2022
  • 2021-11: 1 release · 30 Nov 2021
  • 2021-10: 1 release · 1 Oct 2021
  • 2021-04: 2 releases · 16 Apr 2021, 23 Apr 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 77admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2110 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 4 Nov 2024

92 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 003173-2025-1

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-10

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-11

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-12

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
    Value
    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-13

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-14

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-15

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-2

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-3

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-4

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-5

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-6

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-7

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-8

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 003173-2025-9

    Signed
    4 Nov 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 007521-2025-1

    Signed
    7 Jun 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 007521-2025-10

    Signed
    7 Jun 2024
    Value
    —
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    active
  • Contract 007521-2025-11

    Signed
    7 Jun 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 007521-2025-12

    Signed
    7 Jun 2024
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    —
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    active
  • Contract 007521-2025-13

    Signed
    7 Jun 2024
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    —
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    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Continuing Professional Development9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad4—£0 – £45,000,000
2 · Apprenticeships21bids · 21 electronic · 21 from abroad10—£0 – £35,000,000
3 · Functional Skills Training9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad5—£0 – £20,000,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Don Valley House, Savile Street East, Sheffield, UK, S4 7UQContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

83 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 83 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

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Official documents & specifications (18)

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Tender pack and attachments

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