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title: "Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship"
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# Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-540d44d1-9d45-47ad-80b5-1633f36fa6d6

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed herein pertains to the "Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship" contract facilitated by the NHS Business Services Authority. Categorised under education and training services, this contract highlights specialist training services within the United Kingdom, specifically in Newcastle Upon Tyne (postal code NE15 8NY). The process has advanced to the award stage as of 15th October 2025, following a tender period closure on 18th September 2025. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with a contract value of £12,000, originating between 13th October 2025 and concluding on 7th June 2027.

This contract creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in apprenticeship training and services within the education and training sector. A notable element is its alignment favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing such entities to leverage their specialty training services to fulfil the contract demands. The NHS Business Services Authority, a pivotal healthcare administrative body, sought these services, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing professional development within administrative roles. With SMART Training and Recruitment Limited already awarded as the supplier, similar businesses might anticipate future opportunities and collaborations through continued innovation and service delivery in this niche sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of apprenticeship training for the payroll administrator level 3 qualification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43798bb5-25d1-42c2-9f01-765636231734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 7 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43798bb5-25d1-42c2-9f01-765636231734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43798bb5-25d1-42c2-9f01-765636231734
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aeec61a7-1162-4e26-b3ee-95c31f100814
  Payroll Administrator L3 (2)_Redacted

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