Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06d3a3
- Published by:
- Gateshead College
- Authority ID:
- AA21882
- Publication date:
- 17 September 2026
- Deadline date:
- 15 October 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Gateshead College offers courses in Rail Engineering, leading to nationally recognised NVQ qualifications. For our learners to gain access to employment opportunities in the rail industry, we require specialist safety critical training and support services only offered by National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations.The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a suitably accredited and experienced Supplier, who will work with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry and provide a pathway to employment.
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Scope
Procurement reference
CURR001
Procurement description
Gateshead College offers courses in Rail Engineering, leading to nationally recognised NVQ qualifications. For our learners to gain access to employment opportunities in the rail industry, we require specialist safety critical training and support services only offered by National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations.
The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a suitably accredited and experienced Supplier, who will work with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry and provide a pathway to employment.
Delivery regions
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Total value (estimated)
2100000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
13 January 2027, 00:00AM to 12 January 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 12 January 2032
Contracting authority
Gateshead College
Identification register:
Address 1: Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter
Town/City: Gateshead
Postcode: NE8 3BE
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVZ-5892-TRVV
NUTS code: UKC22
Contact name: Procurement
Email: tenders@gateshead.ac.uk
Telephone: 01914900300
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Delivery regions
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Lot value (estimated)
2100000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
13 January 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
12 January 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
12 January 2032, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
There will be options for the College to extend the contract for a further four periods of 12 months each. Any extensions offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for the contract.
Award criteria
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 50
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 50
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
14 October 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
05 October 2026, 16:00PM
Date of award of contract
10 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H25K933977
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 80530000 |
Vocational training services |
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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Description
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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
Further information
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