Award

Rail Industry Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2023 at 11:05

Tender

20 Mar 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Gateshead College, has completed the procurement process for "Rail Industry Services" in the services category. Located in Tyneside, the college sought specialist training and services to bridge the skills gap in the rail sector. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a cancelled status for the lot. The contract was signed on 28th July 2023 for a value of £1,465,744.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the education and training sectors, particularly those with expertise in railway engineering services. Gateshead College, as the buying organisation, aims to enhance rail industry skills through partnerships with accredited suppliers. Businesses interested in long-term partnerships to address the skills gap in the rail sector would find this tender suitable for their growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Rail Industry Services

Notice Description

Gateshead College operates a National Rail Academy and delivers publicly funded education and training, leading to NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited Supplier who will work in partnership with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry, providing a pathway to employment. In doing so, we aim to assist unemployed adults to gain a foothold in the industry and collectively bridge the ever-growing skills gap within the Rail sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead College operates a National Rail Academy and delivers publicly funded education and training, leading to NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited Supplier who will work in partnership with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry, providing a pathway to employment. In doing so, we aim to assist unemployed adults to gain a foothold in the industry and collectively bridge the ever-growing skills gap within the Rail sector. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/652H96239W

Options: This contract is for 12 months with an option to extend for a further three, 12 month periods. Any extensions will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and Gateshead College still having a requirement and sufficient funding for the contract.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial 12-month period, with options to extend for a further three, 12-month periods. Any extensions offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b470
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022309-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,465,744 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
josh.clark@gateshead.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914900300

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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDSTONE TRAINING

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