This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2024 at 08:24

Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), located in North Tyneside, is overseeing the "NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Children and Young People's framework". This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and spans the England region in the United Kingdom. The process involves the procurement stage of Award and the open procedure method. The tender was initially published on 21 March 2024, with the tender period concluding on 22 April 2024, and the subsequent contracts commencing on 1 September 2024 and ending on 31 August 2028. The procurement value is set at £50,000,000 GBP, with Joanna Elliott as the contact point for queries.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector to contribute to programmes aimed at education improvement and child poverty prevention. Both SMEs and other organisations are welcome to compete, which facilitates a more inclusive array of participants. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational services, training development, and community engagement are well-suited to this tender, offering significant potential for growth by becoming part of a major regional initiative focused on fostering equal opportunities for children and young people. The diverse range of successful suppliers highlighted in the award reflects the NTCA’s commitment to inclusive economic growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NTCA Flexible Procurement Agreement for Children and Young People's framework

Notice Description

The funding for children and young people's programmes intends to build an inclusive economy, where all children and young people have equal opportunities to realise their potential and be part of the region's future success. To achieve this, we are launching a Children and Young People's Flexible Procurement Framework and inviting a wide range of organisations and providers including public and private sector, independent training organisations, Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSE) organisations and other stakeholders, to tender for a place on the Framework. The Flexible Procurement Framework will initially be utilised to procure providers for NTCA investment fund allocation for education improvement and child poverty prevention programmes. Note: Whilst the Buyer in the Contact Details is listed as "North Tyneside Council", this entry is system generated. For the avoidance of doubt, the Buyer in this case is the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA). North Tyneside Council are conducting this procurement on NTCA's behalf

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5330a1cf-fd73-41cb-ab9c-e6ab2984c0fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c14f25-ae6d-41ea-8145-94164e3aa8bf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 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
North of Tyne Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

Association of Education Advisers

Cedarwood Trust

Challenging Education Ltd

Children North East

Eating Distress North East

Gateshead CAB

Groundwork North East

High Kicks Community Interest Company

International Centre for Life Trust

Keyfund Federation Limited

Launchpad for Literacy Ltd.

Livability

Love Amelia

Mortal Fools

NEAT Academy Trust

NELT Institute

Newcastle City Council for and on behalf of Tyne & Wear Arch

Newcastle WRS

Newcatle United Foundation

North East Environment Network(NEEN)

Northern Learning Trust

Northumbrian Citizens Advice Bureau

Rise North East

SME Centre of Excellence

Society Matters CIC

The Children's Foundation

The Difference

The Prince's Trust

Voice21

YMCA North TYneside

streetwise

Further Information

Notice Documents

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