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title: "Level 7 Senior Leader"
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# Level 7 Senior Leader

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-309e953c-60c7-4fb1-a8e1-ba156cecf9ed

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to The University of Birmingham for three Senior Leader (Level 7) Apprenticeships. This contract, valued at £42,000, falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method used was selective and achieved through a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353. The contract commenced on 24th March 2025 and will run until 23rd July 2027, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key stakeholders involved include Lisa Whitfield of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, and the awarding date was 17th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level apprenticeship programmes. Firms with experience in professional development training can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities, build a strong relationship with NHS Trusts, and open avenues for further contracts within the public sector. Companies that aren't small or voluntary/community sector enterprises would find this engagement particularly advantageous in enhancing their portfolios and broadening their market reach within the public health and education sectors.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed a direct award to The University of Birmingham for 3 Senior Leader (level 7) Apprenticeships for a period of 28 months via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework F10353

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b507afa-4752-4254-a4df-62232b9aa3e5 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 23 Jul 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OFF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b507afa-4752-4254-a4df-62232b9aa3e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b507afa-4752-4254-a4df-62232b9aa3e5
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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