Tender

Pseudo-DPS for Subcontracting of ESFA Funded Training Provision

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:24

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05 May 2023 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is seeking to establish a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (pseudo-DPS) for subcontracting Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funded training provision. This procurement process, situated in Gateshead, United Kingdom, falls under the 'services' category with an emphasis on education and training services (CPV code: 80000000). The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, designed to engage a variety of approved training providers who can compete in future tenders. The tender initially commenced on 5th May 2023, with the tender period originally set to close by 2nd July 2026, which has now been amended to 23rd February 2029. The council foresees conducting subsequent competitions no more than twice a year under this system.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers, especially those focused on adult education for individuals aged 19 and over, allowing them to access and compete for ESFA funding through future tenders issued by the council. Qualified training enterprises with the capability to deliver effective educational programmes can benefit greatly from this procurement system. Businesses adept at navigating electronic submission processes, such as those through platforms like ProContract, and those that can manage contracts potentially extending beyond the initial 36-month term, are well poised to leverage this opportunity for growth. The initiative assures recurrent bidding opportunities under the established pseudo-DPS, offering sustained business growth possibilities for engaged providers.

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Notice Title

Pseudo-DPS for Subcontracting of ESFA Funded Training Provision

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (pseudo-DPS) with a number of approved training providers who will then be able to participate in further competitions for the Council's allocated ESFA funding. The ESFA funding stream being utilised under this s pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System will provide 19+ Adult Education Suppliers who are successful in being appointed to the pseudo-DPS will be invited to respond to Further Competitions when they are issued by the Council. It is important to note that the Council envisage carrying out Further Competitions no more than twice per annum under this pseudo-DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to establish a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (pseudo-DPS) with a number of approved training providers who will then be able to participate in further competitions for the Council's allocated ESFA funding. The ESFA funding stream being utilised under this s pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System will provide 19+ Adult Education Suppliers who are successful in being appointed to the pseudo-DPS will be invited to respond to Further Competitions when they are issued by the Council. It is important to note that the Council envisage carrying out Further Competitions no more than twice per annum under this pseudo-DPS.

Options: This contract has options to extend past the initial 36 month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001385-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England)

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

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