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Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed herein pertains to the "Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship" contract facilitated by the NHS Business Services Authority. Categorised under education and training services, this contract highlights specialist training services within the United Kingdom, specifically in Newcastle Upon Tyne (postal code NE15 8NY). The process has advanced to the award stage as of 15th October 2025, following a tender period closure on 18th September 2025. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with a contract value of £12,000, originating between 13th October 2025 and concluding on 7th June 2027.

This contract creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training and services within the education and training sector. A notable element is its alignment favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing such entities to leverage their specialty training services to fulfil the contract demands. The NHS Business Services Authority, a pivotal healthcare administrative body, sought these services, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing professional development within administrative roles. With SMART Training and Recruitment Limited already awarded as the supplier, similar businesses might anticipate future opportunities and collaborations through continued innovation and service delivery in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for the payroll administrator level 3 qualification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43798bb5-25d1-42c2-9f01-765636231734
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 7 Jun 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES 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
NE15 8NY
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT

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