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title: "Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships (ST0385)"
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# Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships (ST0385)

Buyer: TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cf71332-df2a-4a7a-b8f1-39b3f4311dbd

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the award stage concerning the provision of Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships, with an active contract valued at GBP 54,000. The contracting authority, Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, located in Peterlee, has utilised a selective procurement method involving a call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework. The training services, classified under CPV code 80000000, will be provided by Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd. This contract spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028 and will mainly take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to align with public sector needs, particularly those with a focus on apprenticeship programmes. The selective call-off methodology may especially favour established businesses familiar with framework agreements, providing a stable revenue stream over the two-year contract period. SMEs can benefit significantly, as the procurement strategy welcomes their participation, potentially broadening their client base within the public health education sector.

## Notice

Calling off without competition to Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd for Operation/Departmental Manager, Level 5 Apprenticeships for a period of 24 months via the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework (Salisbury NHS apprenticeship Training Framework 2022/S 000-024820 expiring 31.03.2027).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bacdb5d-ee8e-43da-b576-45b95b10ded1 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHTHOUSE (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bacdb5d-ee8e-43da-b576-45b95b10ded1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bacdb5d-ee8e-43da-b576-45b95b10ded1
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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