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title: "Framework of Training Providers for Skills Bootcamp Delivery"
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# Framework of Training Providers for Skills Bootcamp Delivery

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de49afef-b6ca-4a20-a7ce-0d443aff304b

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## Summary

Gateshead College has awarded a contract for the establishment of a framework with various training providers to deliver Skills Bootcamps in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process used an open procedure with an initial tender period ending on 1st October 2025. The contracting period is set to commence on 2nd October 2025 and conclude on 1st October 2028. The total contract value amounts to £8 million, covering services within the education and training industry. This contract is at the award stage as of 15th January 2026, with multiple suppliers being chosen to partner with Gateshead College.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in education and training services suitable for delivering Skills Bootcamps. It is an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations in the North East region. Business growth can be achieved by collaborating with a reputable institution like Gateshead College, allowing suppliers to enhance their portfolios and gain valuable experience in subcontracting for large-scale educational projects.

## Notice

Gateshead College is seeking to establish a framework of training providers, with whom we may partner with in the delivery of Skills Bootcamps, on a subcontract basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b55d3-4447-4449-90e7-cf71102e6605 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Supplier names | 3T TRAINING SERVICES; BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES; DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) LTD T/A TYNESIDE TRAINING SERVICES; EMPLOYER LINKS; ENTERPRISE MADE SIMPLE; FORESIGHT ELEARNING AND CREATIVE; I N F I N I T Y 27; JUST IT TRAINING; LEARNING CURVE GROUP; LEARNING FOR EXCELLENCE; MAGPIE TRAINING; MEDIPRO; MOMENTIC; MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT; PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING; PITMAN TRAINING GROUP; STAFF POWER TRAINING; THE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PEOPLE; THINK EMPLOYMENT; TRAINING 4 RETROFIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b55d3-4447-4449-90e7-cf71102e6605

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b55d3-4447-4449-90e7-cf71102e6605
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1004467238
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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