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title: "Senior Leader Apprenticeship"
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# Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c5cb918-277a-45c2-a926-45e40ec3b8b4

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process involving the award of a contract to Sunderland University. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically focusing on a Senior Leader Apprenticeship at level 7. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 8th December 2025 to 7th October 2027. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework, involves training three learners over a 22-month period. The total contract value is £42,000.

For businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those with specialism in leadership development and apprenticeship training, this procurement represents a potential opportunity for business growth. Although the award was made specifically to Sunderland University, similar tenders frequently arise, providing avenues for educational institutions and large-scale training providers to engage with public sector clients. Organisations with capabilities to cater to the specific requirements of leadership apprenticeships could position themselves advantageously in future competitions for similar procurements. While this particular tender may not initially favour SMEs or VCSEs, collaboration or partnerships could potentially open up opportunities for involvement.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed an award without further competition to Sunderland University via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353 for 3 learners on the Senior Leader level 7 apprenticeship for 22 months, the awarded value is PS42,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38db1f60-475b-447e-8207-085b0d23cf1d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 7 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITIES - SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY - MAIN NUMBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 14:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38db1f60-475b-447e-8207-085b0d23cf1d
- 11 Dec 2025 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38db1f60-475b-447e-8207-085b0d23cf1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38db1f60-475b-447e-8207-085b0d23cf1d
  30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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