NHS England Contract for Association of Apprentices Membership
Summary
NHS England has published a contract notice for a membership service with the Association of Apprentices, valued at £30,000. The contract aims to provide resources for apprentices and their employers, with a primary term from April 2026 to March 2027.
What changed
NHS England has awarded a contract to the Association of Apprentices (AOA) for membership services supporting apprentices and employers. The contract, valued at £30,000 excluding VAT, is for a term of one year starting April 1, 2026, with potential for two one-year extensions, allowing for a total duration up to March 2029. This procurement was conducted below the relevant threshold and without competition under a light touch regime.
This notice serves as an informational update on a government contract award. Regulated entities, particularly those involved in apprenticeship programs or educational services, should note the details of this contract and the parties involved. No immediate compliance actions are required for external parties based on this notice, as it pertains to a specific procurement by NHS England.
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Contract
Membership to Association of Apprentices 25/28
- NHS England UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-027521
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-067439
Published 25 March 2026, 4:33pm
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C419652
Description
NHS England (NHSE) are contracting with Association of Apprentices (AOA) to support continuity of service in providing a unique apprenticeship specific membership which provides access to resources for apprentices and their employers.
Contract 1. Membership to Association of Apprentices 25/28
Supplier
Contract value
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
1+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Education and training services
Key performance indicators
| Name |
| --- |
| -Quarterly Report -Identification of barriers to access -Response time 72 hour -Bi Monthly Contract Management |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Association of Apprentices
4th Floor 45 The Poynt, Wollaton Street
Nottingham
NG1 5FW
United Kingdom
Email: hello@associationofapprentices.org.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Membership to Association of Apprentices 25/28
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Workforce Commercial Team
Email: england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk /
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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