Award

Senior Leader, Operating Department Practitioner and Physiotherapist Apprenticeships

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 13:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust focused on awarding contracts for apprenticeship training services in the education and training sector. The award was granted to Teesside University under a selective procurement method via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Frameworks. The contract, valued at £278,000, commenced on 3rd July 2025 and will conclude on 2nd August 2028, spanning the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process is categorized under the CPV code 80000000 for education and training services and went through an award stage, being completed without competition on 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational sector, particularly those specialising in providing advanced training and apprenticeship programmes. Although the method was selective, similar opportunities can draw interest from large-scale organisations well-versed in partnering with public health entities or educational institutions for developing tailored apprenticeship frameworks. This contract reflects potential growth areas for large educational or training organisations aiming to expand their service offerings in collaboration with NHS Trusts or other public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader, Operating Department Practitioner and Physiotherapist Apprenticeships

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed an award without competition to Teesside University via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Frameworks F10353 and C1546.362 for the following: 7 learners apprenticeship title Senior Leader for 30 months value PS98,000 6 learners apprenticeship title Operating Department Practitioner for 37 months value PS156,000 1 learner apprenticeship title Physiotherapist for 36 months value PS24,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa8238c-1afa-44b2-9151-12504054878c
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
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£278,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 2 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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