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title: "Apprenticeship Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1aa65212-8d69-435a-9709-136a24ea862d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Apprenticeship Programme

Buyer: INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1aa65212-8d69-435a-9709-136a24ea862d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Infected Blood Compensation Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, which has awarded a contract to the University of Exeter for an Apprenticeship Programme. This contract falls under the industry category of higher education services and is situated in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold, and is currently at the award stage. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 August 2028, and the award date was 28 March 2026. This initiative is particularly relevant to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the programme's focus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in higher education and learning development services. The tender is well-suited for businesses that can support apprenticeship programme expansions and collaborations with educational institutions. As the procurement method utilised is a direct award, it highlights a streamlined process ideal for those who can swiftly adapt to meet specific tender requirements without the need for competitive bidding. Businesses in educational service delivery will find the project advantageous, aligning with the objectives of enhancing professional development through apprenticeships.

## Notice

Award to Exeter University to enable a new starter to continue with their existing apprenticeship arranged through a previous employer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812f9526-74b4-4721-bae8-1e2fc4829896 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,231 |
| 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 | INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812f9526-74b4-4721-bae8-1e2fc4829896

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812f9526-74b4-4721-bae8-1e2fc4829896
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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