--- title: "Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-08" --- # Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Gateshead is inviting suppliers to engage in an open procurement process for a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (Pseudo-DPS) aimed at the provision of apprenticeship training services. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically in education and training. Located in Gateshead, UK, the procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with a framework established for approved training providers across several apprenticeship sectors, including Construction and Engineering, Health and Social Care, Legal, Finance and Accounting, and Professional Services, among others. Important dates include the tender period ending on 1st July 2026, and the award period commencing on 2nd July 2026. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services who wish to become approved providers within the framework established by the Borough Council. The focus on diverse apprenticeship areas allows suppliers across multiple industries to participate, potentially increasing market exposure and enhancing service portfolios. Ideal candidates for this tender are businesses with a robust track record in apprenticeship training within the specified sectors, ready to meet Gateshead Council's criteria for suitability as outlined in the tender documentation. The procurement is estimated to be valued at £3.25 million, offering a substantial contractual opportunity for businesses targeting regional growth in the educational services sector. ## 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 2017/s 141-290256 ### Lot Information Construction and Engineering Apprenticeships 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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the areas of Construction and Engineering. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256 Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations. Health and Social Care Apprenticeships 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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Health and Social Care. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256 Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations. Legal, Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships 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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Legal, Finance and Accounting. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256 Options: The Council reserves the right to extend the pseudo-DPS in line with the PCR 2015 Regulations. Professional Services Apprenticeships 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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Professional Services. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256 Options: The Council reserve the right to extend this pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations. Other Services/Miscellaneous Apprenticeships 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. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in other/miscellaneous areas not covered by the other Lots. Additional information: 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 2017/s 141-290256 Options: The Council reserve the right to extend this pseudo-DPS in line with PCR 2015 Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001366-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 11:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001366-2026 - 22 Sep 2021 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023579-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.Gateshead.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:290256-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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