This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Planning

05 Nov 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College has concluded a procurement process to establish a framework of training providers for the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, aimed at enhancing industry-specific skills through short, intensive programmes. This framework, with an estimated maximum value of £8 million over three years, targets the education and training services sector and will be executed in the North East of England. Initially planned and subsequently tendered, the award stage of this open procurement process was completed as of 15th January 2026. Contracts were signed on 1st October 2025, covering various lots including construction, engineering, digital, and more, with emphasis on quality (90%) and price (10%) as award criteria.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs and training providers capable of addressing a range of industry sectors. Companies specialising in areas such as construction, digital technology, and healthcare can leverage this framework to build collaborations, enhance service offerings, and expand their market presence. The tender process aimed to attract providers with proven capacity in delivering high-quality education and training, ensuring they can meet specific sector demands while fostering skilled workforce development within the region. Suppliers like 3t Training Services Limited, Momentum Recruitment Limited, and others have successfully been awarded contracts, indicating an inclusive opportunity for a diverse range of firms.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework of Training Providers for Skills Bootcamp Delivery

Notice Description

Gateshead College is seeking to establish a framework of training providers, with whom we may partner with in the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, on a subcontract basis.

Lot Information

Construction

Construction. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CMRPF4442

Engineering & Manufacturing

Engineering & Manufacturing

Digital

Digital

Logistics

Logistics

Creative & Screen Industry

Creative & Screen Industry

Project Management

Creative & Screen Industry

Culture & Events

Culture & Events

Hospitality

Hospitality

Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care

Early Years / Childcare

Early Years / Childcare

Business & People Management

Business & People Management

Education, Learning and Training

Education, Learning and Training

Pathways to Accelerated Apprenticeships

Pathways to Accelerated Apprenticeships

Green Skills

Green Skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003661-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

3t Training Services Limited

Baltic Training Services Limited

Diamond People (NE) Ltd t/a Tyneside Training Services

Employer Links Ltd

Enterprise Made Simple Ltd

Foresight eLearning and Creative Limited

I N F I N I T Y 27 Ltd

Just IT Training Limited

Learning Curve Group Limited

Learning for Excellence Ltd

Magpie Training Ltd

Medipro Limited

Momentic Limited

Momentum Recruitment Limited

Penshaw View Training Limited

Pitman Training Group Limited

Staff Power Training Limited

The Construction Skills People Ltd

Think Employment Ltd

Training 4 Retrofit Ltd

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