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Apprenticeship Programme

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, which has awarded a contract to the University of Exeter for an Apprenticeship Programme. This contract falls under the industry category of higher education services and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold, and is currently at the award stage. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 August 2028, and the award date was 28 March 2026. This initiative is particularly relevant to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the programme's focus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in higher education and learning development services. The tender is well-suited for businesses that can support apprenticeship programme expansions and collaborations with educational institutions. As the procurement method utilised is a direct award, it highlights a streamlined process ideal for those who can swiftly adapt to meet specific tender requirements without the need for competitive bidding. Businesses in educational service delivery will find the project advantageous, aligning with the objectives of enhancing professional development through apprenticeships.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

Award to Exeter University to enable a new starter to continue with their existing apprenticeship arranged through a previous employer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aa65212-8d69-435a-9709-136a24ea862d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812f9526-74b4-4721-bae8-1e2fc4829896
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,231 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,231 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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