Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-067900
- Published by:
- North East Combined Authority
- Authority ID:
- AA51179
- Publication date:
- 01 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 19 May 2026
- Notice type:
- UK3
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Commissioning of skills provision from the integrated settlement under 3 strands of delivery Skills Foundation Strand Focuses on building essential skills and confidence for individuals facing employment barriers to prepare them for progression. Skills Activation Strand Targets technical and sector-specific skills at Levels 2 and 3 to accelerate study, apprenticeships, and skilled employment opportunities. Skills for Work Strand Aligns with employer demand to address skill shortages and supports career progression through employer partnerships.Estimated total of this Project is £23.8million (£80million over 3 years).
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
Commissioning of skills provision from the integrated settlement under 3 strands of delivery
Skills Foundation Strand
Focuses on building essential skills and confidence for individuals facing employment barriers to prepare them for progression.
Skills Activation Strand
Targets technical and sector-specific skills at Levels 2 and 3 to accelerate study, apprenticeships, and skilled employment opportunities.
Skills for Work Strand
Aligns with employer demand to address skill shortages and supports career progression through employer partnerships.
Estimated total of this Project is £23.8million (£80million over 3 years).
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
80000000 GBP to 80000000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2029
Contracting authority
North East Combined Authority
Identification register:
Address 1: The Lumen, St James' Boulevard
Town/City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postcode: NE4 5BZ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMR-6594-BRGH
NUTS code: UKC22
Email: procurement@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
Delivery regions
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot value (estimated)
80000000 GBP Excluding VAT
80000000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 July 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
The North East CA has the option to extend these contracts for 2 X 12-month extension periods. In which case, the relevant contract values would increase on a pro-rata basis in accordance with any extended period/s.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 100
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 April 2026
Tender submission deadline
18 May 2026, 23:59PM
Enquiry deadline
07 May 2026, 23:59PM
Date of award of contract
01 July 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Open system: www.open.org
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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