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Rail Industry Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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16 Jan 2025 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College, a prominent education institution located at Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Rail Industry Services. This contract, classified under the Education and Training Services category (CPV code 80000000), involves delivering specialist safety-critical training and support services necessary for rail engineering education. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Crown Rail & Environmental Services Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract value is GBP 910,000, with a contract period spanning from 13th January 2025 to 12th January 2026 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail safety training and support. Companies accredited by the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) and those capable of providing Personal Track Safety, Track Induction Course training, Network Rail e-learning, rail sponsorship, and employment services would find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs that can deliver high-quality, safety-critical training and support services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, facilitating business growth through association with reputable educational institutions like Gateshead College.

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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 nationally recognised NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. For learners to gain access to employment opportunities in the rail industry, specialist safety critical training and support services are required that are only offered by National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations. This includes delivery of Personal Track Safety and Track Induction Course training, provision of Network Rail e-learning and rail sponsorship and employment services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73ac543b-3429-4751-af21-b371baaca611
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f581543-52b9-4a01-972d-9894ea37678c
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
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
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN RAIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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