Tender

Rail Industry Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 07:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College is seeking to procure "Rail Industry Services" within the Education and Training services category. This procurement is targeted for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, and interested parties have until 30th August 2024 at 12:00 PM to submit their bids. The contract, valued at £780,000, will run from 11th November 2024 to 10th November 2025. The college is specifically looking for NSAR accredited organisations to provide specialist safety critical training and support services essential for the National Rail Academy, including Personal Track Safety, Track Induction Course training, Network Rail e-learning, and rail sponsorship and employment services. This open procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for organisations specialising in rail engineering training and support services. SMEs with NSAR accreditation and expertise in rail safety training will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with a prominent educational institution like Gateshead College, enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the rail industry. By participating, businesses can leverage this high-value contract to drive business growth and establish a strong presence in the education and training sector for rail industry professionals.

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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-c3c2ba49-b659-48ba-b1c6-694f99f03746
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb18c13-6eaa-406d-8f7e-60caba7f8270
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
SME
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
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2025 6-12 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 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

Further Information

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