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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Green Skills Framework"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: Green Skills Framework

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32407ea-9270-4787-9493-057f78bee340

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## Summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne-based Northumbria University has initiated a tender process for a Green Skills Framework aimed at enhancing climate change, carbon footprinting, and sustainable carbon management CPD courses. The framework comprises two Lots focusing on Green Skills and Sustainability, as well as Carbon Management Training. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 2nd June 2023. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th June 2023, lasting until 19th June 2026. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, specifically Higher Education Services, with a contract value of £500,000.

This tender from Northumbria University presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in the creation of the Green Skills framework. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in delivering sustainability-focused programmes, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With the contract period commencing in June 2023, interested firms should consider aligning their resources to meet the requirements outlined in the tender, ensuring the successful delivery of Green Skills and Carbon Management Training services within the North East region, United Kingdom.

## Notice

Northumbria University aims to set up a Green Skills framework to strengthen its delivery of climate change, carbon footprinting and sustainable carbon management CPD courses. The Framework will consist of two Lots: Lot 1 - Green Skills and Sustainability Lot 2 - Carbon Management Training Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.This procurement will result in two single-supplier Lots, which will form the Green Skills framework. Please note that the Period of Work Start date and Period of Work Start date are indicative, and may be amended prior to contract signature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c066412-08b2-4fcf-83a4-57d8c47834b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2023 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c066412-08b2-4fcf-83a4-57d8c47834b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c066412-08b2-4fcf-83a4-57d8c47834b7
  9th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Green-Skills-Framework/AM6E6K87C3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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