Award

Senior Leader Apprenticeship

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Dec 2025 at 14:03

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11 Dec 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process involving the award of a contract to Sunderland University. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically focusing on a Senior Leader Apprenticeship at level 7. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 8th December 2025 to 7th October 2027. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework, involves training three learners over a 22-month period. The total contract value is £42,000.

For businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with specialism in leadership development and apprenticeship training, this procurement represents a potential opportunity for business growth. Although the award was made specifically to Sunderland University, similar tenders frequently arise, providing avenues for educational institutions and large-scale training providers to engage with public sector clients. Organisations with capabilities to cater to the specific requirements of leadership apprenticeships could position themselves advantageously in future competitions for similar procurements. While this particular tender may not initially favour SMEs or VCSEs, collaboration or partnerships could potentially open up opportunities for involvement.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Notice Description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed an award without further competition to Sunderland University via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353 for 3 learners on the Senior Leader level 7 apprenticeship for 22 months, the awarded value is PS42,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38db1f60-475b-447e-8207-085b0d23cf1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITIES - SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY - MAIN NUMBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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