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title: "pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9de5c3a0-1995-4c78-8c33-3ca1486e58a3"
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published: "2017-07-27"
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# pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Provision

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9de5c3a0-1995-4c78-8c33-3ca1486e58a3

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is currently overseeing a procurement process titled "pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System for Apprenticeship Training Provision" within the education and training services sector. This tender is focused on establishing a list of approved providers for apprenticeship training, covering various industry sectors. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 31st August 2021. Contracts under this initiative will commence from 1st September 2021 and are projected to end by 2nd September 2021. The contract has a total allocated value of £1,000,000 and is aimed at providers located in the North East of England.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in apprenticeship training. Given the structure of the pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System, numerous lots will be added over time, allowing various training providers to compete as new needs arise. Businesses with expertise in education and training services, especially those capable of offering innovative apprenticeship programmes, will be well-positioned to apply and engage with Gateshead Council throughout this continuous procurement process.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Gateshead and The Gateshead Housing Company are Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System to establish a List of approved providers of apprenticeship training. The intention is to have a series of lots within this pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to cover the different industry sectors required, with further lots being added throughout the pseudo-DPS duration as requirements change. All Providers are welcome to apply to be on any additional lots as and when they become available. The Council is unable to give an indication of when the additional lots may be available however, it is expected that they will operate in line with the duration of the overarching DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb5b65d-9d94-4d80-bc57-1885f087b6e1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 2 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 27 Jul 2017 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb5b65d-9d94-4d80-bc57-1885f087b6e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb5b65d-9d94-4d80-bc57-1885f087b6e1
  27th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk

## Provenance

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