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title: "Rail Industry Services"
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# Rail Industry Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3c2ba49-b659-48ba-b1c6-694f99f03746

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## Summary

Gateshead College is seeking to procure "Rail Industry Services" within the Education and Training services category. This procurement is targeted for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, and interested parties have until 30th August 2024 at 12:00 PM to submit their bids. The contract, valued at £780,000, will run from 11th November 2024 to 10th November 2025. The college is specifically looking for NSAR accredited organisations to provide specialist safety critical training and support services essential for the National Rail Academy, including Personal Track Safety, Track Induction Course training, Network Rail e-learning, and rail sponsorship and employment services. This open procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for organisations specialising in rail engineering training and support services. SMEs with NSAR accreditation and expertise in rail safety training will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Successful bidders will have the chance to collaborate with a prominent educational institution like Gateshead College, enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the rail industry. By participating, businesses can leverage this high-value contract to drive business growth and establish a strong presence in the education and training sector for rail industry professionals.

## 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/9cb18c13-6eaa-406d-8f7e-60caba7f8270 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 07:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb18c13-6eaa-406d-8f7e-60caba7f8270

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb18c13-6eaa-406d-8f7e-60caba7f8270
  31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gateshead:-Education-and-training-services./6MCEDB562K
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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