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Microsoft Training

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Training" under the industry category of "Training services," specifically focusing on cloud training courses. This procurement, valued at £60,000, was executed through a direct award via CCS G-Cloud14 and was to be delivered at South Shields in the UKC22 region. The procurement method was limited, meaning the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract became active when signed on 18th December 2025, and the award was presented to QA Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in IT and cloud-based training. Such businesses can potentially collaborate with local authorities like South Tyneside Borough Council, providing tailored solutions to meet specific training needs. As this was a direct award, businesses aiming for similar opportunities should focus on establishing themselves as technical leaders in their respective fields. This can position them advantageously for future direct awards, potentially enhancing growth and market presence in the public sector. QA Limited's involvement showcases the potential for large-scale enterprises to secure significant contracts in technologically specialised domains.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Training

Notice Description

Cloud Training Courses through QA Skills Licence

Procurement Information

Direct Award via CCS G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084463-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare McLoughlin
Contact Email
clare.mcloughlin@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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