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Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships (ST0385)

TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the award stage concerning the provision of Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships, with an active contract valued at GBP 54,000. The contracting authority, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, located in Peterlee, has utilised a selective procurement method involving a call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework. The training services, classified under CPV code 80000000, will be provided by Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd. This contract spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028 and will mainly take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to align with public sector needs, particularly those with a focus on apprenticeship programmes. The selective call-off methodology may especially favour established businesses familiar with framework agreements, providing a stable revenue stream over the two-year contract period. SMEs can benefit significantly, as the procurement strategy welcomes their participation, potentially broadening their client base within the public health education sector.

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Notice Title

Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships (ST0385)

Notice Description

Calling off without competition to Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd for Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships for a period of 24 months via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework (Salisbury NHS apprenticeship Training Framework 2022/S 000-024820 expiring 31.03.2027).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bacdb5d-ee8e-43da-b576-45b95b10ded1
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
SME
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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 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
TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Holly Smith
Contact Email
holly.smith86@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 2RU
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Shotton and South Hetton
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTHOUSE (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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