Award

Business Higher Education for NCG

NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle College Group, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, has completed the award of a contract for Business Higher Education services. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of Higher Education Services (CPV code 80300000), was facilitated through a call-off from an Education Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract, valued at £10,000,000, is set to commence on 7 August 2025 and end on 6 August 2028. The selective procurement method utilised here allows for a more tailored approach, ensuring suitable suppliers are engaged. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, having been successfully completed as of 21 August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those that can offer innovative educational solutions tailored to higher education institutions. The contract is sizable, valued at £10,000,000, providing room for significant growth and expansion. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this particularly beneficial, as the procurement criteria are inclusive of these types of organisations. The awarded contract was given to CECOS Computing International Limited, a large-scale business based in London, indicating that both large and niche providers could compete effectively under the dynamic purchasing system framework employed.

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Notice Title

Business Higher Education for NCG

Notice Description

NCG have awarded a contract for Business Higher Education via a call off from our Education Services DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b13d693-4e51-4b02-9049-3b7dd752451b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0339f2b6-371e-4adc-9081-9b106ced38c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2028 3-4 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
NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Amy Clare
Contact Email
procurement@ncgrp.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CECOS COMPUTING INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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