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Apprenticeships for Podiatrist, Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Science Associate, Senior Leader

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Oct 2025 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the provision of apprenticeship programmes covering Podiatrist, Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Science Associate, and Senior Leader roles. This falls under the Education and training services category and is situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement without competition, awarded to Sunderland University. The full contract spans from 2nd September 2025 to 1st September 2029, with a total value of £81,000. Key stages have been completed, including the awarding of the contract on 26th August 2025, and its status is marked as complete.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for educational institutions specialising in healthcare training programmes. Large educational and training service providers, especially those with established frameworks under NHS guidelines, would be well-suited to engage in such partnerships. This procurement not only reflects an investment in professional development within the healthcare sector but also provides stability to involved parties through long-term training engagements. The call-off from a framework agreement hints at the importance of pre-established relationships and frameworks in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeships for Podiatrist, Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Science Associate, Senior Leader

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed a call off without competition to Sunderland University via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353 for the following: 1 learner apprenticeship title Podiatrist for 48 months value PS24,000 1 learner apprenticeship title Biomedical Scientist for 36 months value PS27,000 1 learner apprenticeship title Healthcare Science Associate for 24 months value PS16,000 1 learner apprenticeship title Senior Leader for 24 months value PS14,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c76feabf-315b-4615-8311-4a8ed945d1cc
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
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2029 4-5 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
Procurement Support
Contact Email
procurement.support@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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