Tender

Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:01

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22 Sep 2021 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Gateshead is inviting suppliers to engage in an open procurement process for a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (Pseudo-DPS) aimed at the provision of apprenticeship training services. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically in education and training. Located in Gateshead, UK, the procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with a framework established for approved training providers across several apprenticeship sectors, including Construction and Engineering, Health and Social Care, Legal, Finance and Accounting, and Professional Services, among others. Important dates include the tender period ending on 1st July 2026, and the award period commencing on 2nd July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services who wish to become approved providers within the framework established by the Borough Council. The focus on diverse apprenticeship areas allows suppliers across multiple industries to participate, potentially increasing market exposure and enhancing service portfolios. Ideal candidates for this tender are businesses with a robust track record in apprenticeship training within the specified sectors, ready to meet Gateshead Council's criteria for suitability as outlined in the tender documentation. The procurement is estimated to be valued at £3.25 million, offering a substantial contractual opportunity for businesses targeting regional growth in the educational services sector.

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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 2017/s 141-290256

Lot Information

Construction and Engineering Apprenticeships

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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the areas of Construction and Engineering. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations.

Health and Social Care Apprenticeships

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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Health and Social Care. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations.

Legal, Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships

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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Legal, Finance and Accounting. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256

Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the pseudo-DPS in line with the PCR 2015 Regulations.

Professional Services Apprenticeships

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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Professional Services. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256

Options: The Council reserve the right to extend this pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations.

Other Services/Miscellaneous Apprenticeships

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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in other/miscellaneous areas not covered by the other Lots. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256

Options: The Council reserve the right to extend this pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001366-2026
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

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
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerry Leece
Contact Email
kerryleece@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914335990

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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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