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title: "Rail Industry Services"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COLLEGE"
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# Rail Industry Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73ac543b-3429-4751-af21-b371baaca611

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## Summary

Gateshead College, a prominent education institution located at Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Gateshead, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Rail Industry Services. This contract, classified under the Education and Training Services category (CPV code 80000000), involves delivering specialist safety-critical training and support services necessary for rail engineering education. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Crown Rail & Environmental Services Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract value is GBP 910,000, with a contract period spanning from 13th January 2025 to 12th January 2026 in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rail safety training and support. Companies accredited by the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) and those capable of providing Personal Track Safety, Track Induction Course training, Network Rail e-learning, rail sponsorship, and employment services would find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs that can deliver high-quality, safety-critical training and support services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, facilitating business growth through association with reputable educational institutions like Gateshead College.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f581543-52b9-4a01-972d-9894ea37678c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £910,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COLLEGE |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN RAIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f581543-52b9-4a01-972d-9894ea37678c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f581543-52b9-4a01-972d-9894ea37678c
  16th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=918035909
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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