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Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0070)

TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Jan 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust for a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd under a selective call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, with the contract set to begin on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 4th July 2027. The service location is the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage as of 15th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities may suit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ready to engage in framework agreements. Businesses interested in expanding within the public sector, particularly in training and development services, may find similar tenders beneficial to explore, as they often necessitate a highly specialised and scalable offering. The use of a framework agreement also implies potential future opportunities for businesses capable of meeting specified service criteria.

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Notice Title

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0070)

Notice Description

Calling off without competition to Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd for Business Administrator, level 3 Apprenticeships for a period of 18 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/eacd4409-412b-481c-ae64-5bad83e83127
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 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 Jul 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
TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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