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title: "Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0070)"
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# Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship (ST0070)

Buyer: TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d43d191-3e12-48a9-ba37-9f4b64404186

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust for a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd under a selective call-off from the Salisbury NHS Apprenticeship Training Framework. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, with the contract set to begin on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 4th July 2027. The service location is the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage as of 15th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar opportunities may suit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ready to engage in framework agreements. Businesses interested in expanding within the public sector, particularly in training and development services, may find similar tenders beneficial to explore, as they often necessitate a highly specialised and scalable offering. The use of a framework agreement also implies potential future opportunities for businesses capable of meeting specified service criteria.

## Notice

Calling off without competition to Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd for Business Administrator, level 3 Apprenticeships for a period of 18 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/eacd4409-412b-481c-ae64-5bad83e83127 |
| 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 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacd4409-412b-481c-ae64-5bad83e83127

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eacd4409-412b-481c-ae64-5bad83e83127
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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