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Rail Industry Services

Gateshead College

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01 Aug 2023 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College has awarded a contract for specialist training services to Redstone Training Ltd. The tender, titled "Rail Industry Services", aimed to procure training services to bridge the skills gap in the rail sector, particularly focusing on training and qualifying new entrants to the industry. The contract value amounts to £1,465,744 GBP, with a contract period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender deadline was July 28, 2023. The location for the delivery of services is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in specialist training services, particularly those accredited by the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR). Companies aiming to support unemployed adults in gaining entry into the rail industry and addressing the sector's skills gap would find this tender suitable for business growth. Gateshead College, the buying organization, seeks to collaborate with a supplier to provide employment pathways for new entrants in the rail industry through this training initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Industry Services

Notice Description

Gateshead College operates a National Rail Academy and delivers publicly funded education and training, leading to NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited Supplier who will work in partnership with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry, providing a pathway to employment. In doing so, we aim to assist unemployed adults to gain a foothold in the industry and collectively bridge the ever-growing skills gap within the Rail sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6458fafb-9c48-4a4e-b226-1d62580a7fe4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/387d13c2-a2cc-40ea-8307-bce07980c12f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,465,744 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,465,744 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gateshead College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
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)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Redstone Training Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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