Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Gateshead College
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3BE
UK
Contact person: Procurement
Telephone: +44 1914900300
E-mail: tenders@gateshead.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gateshead.ac.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework of Training Providers for Skills Bootcamp Delivery
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Gateshead College is seeking to establish a framework of training providers, with whom we may partner with in the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, on a subcontract basis.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
8 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Construction
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CMRPF4442
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Engineering & Manufacturing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Engineering & Manufacturing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Digital
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Digital
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Logistics
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Logistics
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Creative & Screen Industry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Creative & Screen Industry
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Project Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Creative & Screen Industry
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Culture & Events
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Culture & Events
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Hospitality
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hospitality
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Health & Social Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health & Social Care
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Early Years / Childcare
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Early Years / Childcare
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Business & People Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Business & People Management
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Education, Learning and Training
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Education, Learning and Training
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Pathways to Accelerated Apprenticeships
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Pathways to Accelerated Apprenticeships
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Green Skills
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Green Skills
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-000947
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3t Training Services Limited
05982756
Hurn View House
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
UK
NUTS: UKK2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momentum Recruitment Limited
08035910
Unit 5 Lawford Heath Lane
Rugby
CV23 9EU
UK
NUTS: UKG1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Power Training Limited
12033942
High Street West
Sunderland
SR1 1TX
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Engineering & Manufacturing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3t Training Services Limited
05982756
Hurn View House
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
UK
NUTS: UKK2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momentum Recruitment Limited
08035910
Unit 5 Lawford Heath Lane
Rugby
CV23 9EU
UK
NUTS: UKG1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Power Training Limited
12033942
High Street West
Sunderland
SR1 1TX
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Digital
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 16
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Just IT Training Limited
04179244
Unit 10 Newby Road
Stockport
SK7 5DA
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think Employment Ltd
04109488
140 Victoria Street
Grimsby
DN31 1NX
UK
NUTS: UKF3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
I N F I N I T Y 27 Ltd
10768924
Abbott's Hill
Gateshead
NE8 3DF
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Logistics
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think Employment Ltd
04109488
140 Victoria Street
Grimsby
DN31 1NX
UK
NUTS: UKF3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond People (NE) Ltd t/a Tyneside Training Services
10149977
Unit 2b Mylord Crescent
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 5UJ
UK
NUTS: UKC22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momentum Recruitment Limited
08035910
Unit 5 Lawford Heath Lane
Rugby
CV23 9EU
UK
NUTS: UKG1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Creative & Screen Industry
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Foresight eLearning and Creative Limited
10295362
1-3 Hind Street
Sunderland
SR1 3QD
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Enterprise Made Simple Ltd
06509342
4 Eggleston Court
Middlesbrough
TS2 1RU
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momentic Limited
08649630
4 Blacksmiths Lane
Derby
DE65 6HF
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Project Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3t Training Services Limited
05982756
Hurn View House
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
UK
NUTS: UKK2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pitman Training Group Limited
07286351
c/o 4 Trafalgar House
Norwich
NR7 0TA
UK
NUTS: UKH15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Culture & Events
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Employer Links Ltd
12891132
1 Wyatt Court
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 6DE
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Hospitality
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penshaw View Training Limited
07870362
11 Ashdale
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 7SL
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Health & Social Care
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Magpie Training Ltd
07719713
West Wing Prospect Business Park
Consett
DH8 7PW
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medipro Limited
06615520
Faraday House
Stockton on Tees
TS18 3TT
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning for Excellence Ltd
09971345
3 Cookson House
South Shields
NE33 1TL
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Early Years / Childcare
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think Employment Ltd
04109488
140 Victoria Street
Grimsby
DN31 1NX
UK
NUTS: UKF3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Curve Group Limited
05233487
1-10 Dunelm Rise
Spennymoor
DL16 6FS
UK
NUTS: UKC14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penshaw View Training Limited
07870362
11 Ashdale
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 7SL
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Business & People Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Just IT Training Limited
04179244
Unit 10 Newby Road
Stockport
SK7 5DA
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3t Training Services Limited
05982756
Hurn View House
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
UK
NUTS: UKK2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Penshaw View Training Limited
07870362
11 Ashdale
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 7SL
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Education, Learning and Training
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Think Employment Ltd
04109488
140 Victoria Street
Grimsby
DN31 1NX
UK
NUTS: UKF3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3t Training Services Limited
05982756
Hurn View House
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
UK
NUTS: UKK2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Power Training Limited
12033942
High Street West
Sunderland
SR1 1TX
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Pathways to Accelerated Apprenticeships
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Baltic Training Services Limited
05868493
Pioneer House
Darlington
DL1 4WD
UK
NUTS: UKC1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Title: Green Skills
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3t Training Services Limited
05982756
Hurn View House
Christchurch
BH23 6EW
UK
NUTS: UKK2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Construction Skills People Ltd
06616608
Unit 1 The Bridge Business Centre
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Training 4 Retrofit Ltd
12735503
14 Pickersgill Court
Sunderland
SR5 2AQ
UK
NUTS: UKC23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The total estimated maximum value of this framework agreement for the 3 year term is £8,000,000 across all lots. However this requirement is dependent upon the College being awarded relevant funding and it would therefore be difficult to provide a breakdown per lot.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/01/2026