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23 Jul 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Community & Tenant Engagement Programme for NCG" was conducted by NCG, located on Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. This tender falls under the Education and Training Services category, with the activity taking place at a postal code of DY10 1AB. It concluded in the award stage on 29 May 2026, with a contract period running from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2027. NCG utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from their Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The total contract value was £250,000, awarded to Gateway Managed Services Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those involved in community and tenant engagement programmes. Given the nature of this project, enterprises that are SMEs or VCSEs are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such procurement exercises, potentially allowing them to expand their capabilities and reach within the public sector domain. Participating in contracts such as this enables businesses to establish themselves as key players in this industry while fostering partnerships with reputable institutions like Kidderminster College and NCG Online Learning.

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Notice Title

Community & Tenant Engagement Programme for NCG

Notice Description

NCG have awarded a contract for the provision of a Community and Tenant Engagement Programme for adult learners in partnership with Kidderminster College and NCG Online Learning. The contract was awarded following a procurement exercise via NCG's Education Services DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c6c4e0c-edde-4e52-9a97-14a274e39074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0293efe-28e8-4ba4-8baa-e78f059a17ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATEWAY MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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