Award

Rail Industry Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Rail Industry Services" within the education and training services category. The contract is centralised at the college's National Rail Academy in Tyneside, aimed at delivering specialist safety critical training and support services required for learners to gain employment opportunities in the rail industry. This award stage of the procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, culminated with the contract being signed by the successful supplier, Crown Rail & Environmental Services Ltd, on 11th December 2024. The contract, valued at £910,000, was awarded following a selection process that prioritised both quality and price equally (50/50). The procurement process for this contract began in an active stage on 31st July 2024, with tender submissions closing on 30th August 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in rail engineering and safety critical training services. The awarded tender is suited for National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations, emphasizing specialised training such as Personal Track Safety and Track Induction Course training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake in such procurements as they can fulfil specific service requirements and leverage opportunities within the publicly funded education and training sector. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational solutions and safety training for the rail industry will find this tender valuable for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions like Gateshead College.

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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 nationally recognised NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. For learners to gain access to employment opportunities in the rail industry, specialist safety critical training and support services are required that are only offered by National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations. This includes delivery of Personal Track Safety and Track Induction Course training, provision of Network Rail e-learning and rail sponsorship and employment services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead College operates a National Rail Academy and delivers publicly funded education and training, leading to nationally recognised NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. For learners to gain access to employment opportunities in the rail industry, specialist safety critical training and support services are required that are only offered by National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations. This includes delivery of Personal Track Safety and Track Induction Course training, provision of Network Rail e-learning and rail sponsorship and employment services.

Options: Option for an extension of one further period of 12 months. Any extension offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for this contract.

Renewal: The Contract will be for a 12 month period with an option to extend for one further 12 month period. Any extension 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-048635
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001589-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 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
Contact Name
Josh Clark
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

CROWN RAIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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