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Biomedical Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Aug 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to The University of Staffordshire for the delivery of a Biomedical Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship, valued at £27,000, falls under the education and training services category, and it utilises a direct award via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353. The contract, covering the North East of England, will span a period from 28th July 2025 to 27th July 2027. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the award having been finalised on 21st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale educational and training service providers, particularly those specialising in healthcare and scientific apprenticeships. By engaging in such apprenticeship programmes, universities and training institutions can enhance their profiles and expand their partnerships with NHS Trusts, fostering long-term collaborations and potential for future contracts. Businesses adept in delivering structured, high-quality training programmes will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar procurements within the healthcare education sector.

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Notice Title

Biomedical Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed a direct award to The University of Staffordshire for a Biomedical Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship for a period of 24 months via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5921ec4-b241-4442-8038-103255c70c2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01649a18-1192-4a62-993b-98ed6d413333
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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 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
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

THE UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORSDHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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