Award

Training and Education Delivery Partner

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 14:45

Tender

09 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Training and Education Delivery Partner," intending to enhance Advanced Manufacturing training and education in North East England. The open procedure tender, governed by UK legislation 2023/54, sought qualified organisations to collaborate on a sub-contract basis. Located in Gateshead, UK (region UKC22), the college aimed to establish this partnership to support the educational sector's growth. The procurement process encompassed the preparation and submission phases, culminating on the 4th of August 2025, with the final contract award occurring earlier, on the 23rd of July 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £10,500,000, is active and runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with options to extend up to 2030.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in Advanced Manufacturing. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive training solutions that align with Gateshead College's objectives. Sora Services Limited, an SME based in Hebburn, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar scale businesses to compete. This contract not only provides financial growth opportunities but also the chance for businesses to form a strategic partnership with a recognised educational institution, enhancing their reputation and expertise in the field.

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Notice Title

Training and Education Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Gateshead College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation, capable of delivering Advanced Manufacturing training and education in North East England in partnership with the college, on a sub-contract basis. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967412565

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a 12 month period, with an option to extend for a further four periods of 12 months each. 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-050fc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045751-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@gateshead.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01914900300

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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SORA SERVICES

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