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title: "Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision"
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# Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8605fe9d-a3fa-4106-aa61-8ed9770c446b

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is currently in the tender stage of the Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision, an initiative within the education and training services sector. This procurement process is set within the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a tender period ending on 1st July 2026. The total value of the contract is £3,250,000, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2026. Interested parties should note that this notice serves to announce an extension of an existing provision, and the contact for further inquiries is Jason Bell, reachable at jasonbell@gateshead.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to provide apprenticeship training services. Providers in the education sector who can demonstrate expertise in training and development will be especially well-positioned to compete in this tender, potentially expanding their reach and supporting local employment initiatives within the Gateshead area.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number GCC001-DN289516-27370159

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c60c70d-dbbe-4041-8e87-2ef95fc22ac2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Pseudo-DPS |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2022 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c60c70d-dbbe-4041-8e87-2ef95fc22ac2
- 23 Sep 2021 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c60c70d-dbbe-4041-8e87-2ef95fc22ac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c60c70d-dbbe-4041-8e87-2ef95fc22ac2
  10th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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