Tender

Rail Industry Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College is looking to procure specialist training and services from a National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited Supplier to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry. This opportunity in the Rail Industry Services sector is valued at £360,000 and involves delivery in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the "open procedure" stage, with a tender period ending on 24th April 2023 and a contract period from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2024.

This tender by Gateshead College presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing rail industry training and services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in rail engineering training and a focus on bridging skills gaps within the sector are well-suited to compete. The tender represents a chance for qualified suppliers to partner with the college in assisting unemployed adults to enter the rail industry, creating a pathway to employment and addressing industry-specific skills shortages in the North East region.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7677cb06-8dba-4891-934e-e3fe1c63e47c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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