Tender

Post 16 Education and Training DPS August 2024 - July 2027

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council has launched a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for delivering post-16 education and training services from 1 August 2024 until 23 February 2029. This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on education and training services. Located in South Shields, UK, this process is managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is at the tender update as of December 2025, and involves the transformation of the existing framework to administer programmes funded by the ESFA, DfE, and North East CA. Business users should note the tender period's end date of 31 July 2027 and the varied programmes in categories ranging from study programmes to skills bootcamps.

The refreshed framework provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and professional training services, especially those equipped to deliver to post-16 and adult learners. Companies that already serve similar contracts under the existing DPS are encouraged to engage, while new entrants can leverage this opportunity to diversify offerings and capture market share within the North East region. This tender is particularly suitable for entities experienced in government-funded educational services, showcasing the capacity to innovate and meet dynamic needs. Engaging with this DPS allows for strategic positioning in a significant sector driven by sustained government funding in education and skills development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post 16 Education and Training DPS August 2024 - July 2027

Notice Description

The Council is refreshing its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the delivery of post-16 education and training services. The refreshed framework will operate from 1 August 2024 until 31 July 2027. This relates to the delivery of all Post-16 Education, Learning and Training programmes currently commissioned by the Council under the following Department for Education (DfE), Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) programmes: * Category 1: ESFA funded Study Programme (16-19 years) * Category 2: North East CA funded Adult Education Budget (19 years +) * Category 3: North East CA funded Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs (19 years +) * Category 4: DfE funded Skills Bootcamps * Category 5: North East CA funded Skills Bootcamps This is a new framework for the delivery of activity funded under the above categories. All existing providers currently funded for the current Post-16 Education and Skills DPS DN482254 framework, who are seeking funding from the Council for the delivery of programmes in these categories, must complete these Selection Questionnaires and associated documentation to access the updated Post-16 Education and Skills DPS DN725797 through the opportunity published on the North East Procurement Organisation portal www.nepo.org).

Lot Information

Category 1: ESFA funded Study Programme (16-19 years)

Study Programme (16-19 years)

North East CA Funded Adult Education Budget (19 years +)

North East CA funded Adult Education Budget (19 years +)

North East CA funded Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs (19 years +)

North East CA funded Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs (19 years +)

: DfE funded Skills Bootcamps

: DfE funded Skills Bootcamps

North East CA funded Skills Bootcamps

North East CA funded Skills Bootcamps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079732-2025
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
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20272 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kerry Tate
Contact Email
kerry.tate@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7796337844

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

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