Award

Framework of Training Providers for Skills Bootcamp Delivery

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College has awarded a contract for the establishment of a framework with various training providers to deliver Skills Bootcamps in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process used an open procedure with an initial tender period ending on 1st October 2025. The contracting period is set to commence on 2nd October 2025 and conclude on 1st October 2028. The total contract value amounts to £8 million, covering services within the education and training industry. This contract is at the award stage as of 15th January 2026, with multiple suppliers being chosen to partner with Gateshead College.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in education and training services suitable for delivering Skills Bootcamps. It is an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations in the North East region. Business growth can be achieved by collaborating with a reputable institution like Gateshead College, allowing suppliers to enhance their portfolios and gain valuable experience in subcontracting for large-scale educational projects.

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Notice Title

Framework of Training Providers for Skills Bootcamp Delivery

Notice Description

Gateshead College is seeking to establish a framework of training providers, with whom we may partner with in the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, on a subcontract basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de49afef-b6ca-4a20-a7ce-0d443aff304b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b55d3-4447-4449-90e7-cf71102e6605
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 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
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
20
Supplier Names

3T TRAINING SERVICES

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES

DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) LTD T/A TYNESIDE TRAINING SERVICES

EMPLOYER LINKS

ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE

FORESIGHT ELEARNING AND CREATIVE

I N F I N I T Y 27

JUST IT TRAINING

LEARNING CURVE GROUP

LEARNING FOR EXCELLENCE

MAGPIE TRAINING

MEDIPRO

MOMENTIC

MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT

PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING

PITMAN TRAINING GROUP

STAFF POWER TRAINING

THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE

THINK EMPLOYMENT

TRAINING 4 RETROFIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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