Tender

Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 Jun 2022 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2021 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council is currently in the tender stage of the Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision, an initiative within the education and training services sector. This procurement process is set within the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period ending on 1st July 2026. The total value of the contract is £3,250,000, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2026. Interested parties should note that this notice serves to announce an extension of an existing provision, and the contact for further inquiries is Jason Bell, reachable at jasonbell@gateshead.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to provide apprenticeship training services. Providers in the education sector who can demonstrate expertise in training and development will be especially well-positioned to compete in this tender, potentially expanding their reach and supporting local employment initiatives within the Gateshead area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number GCC001-DN289516-27370159

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c60c70d-dbbe-4041-8e87-2ef95fc22ac2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Pseudo-DPS
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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