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title: "Rail Industry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b470"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COLLEGE"
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# Rail Industry Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b470

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## Summary

The buying organization, Gateshead College, has completed the procurement process for "Rail Industry Services" in the services category. Located in Tyneside, the college sought specialist training and services to bridge the skills gap in the rail sector. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a cancelled status for the lot. The contract was signed on 28th July 2023 for a value of £1,465,744.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the education and training sectors, particularly those with expertise in railway engineering services. Gateshead College, as the buying organisation, aims to enhance rail industry skills through partnerships with accredited suppliers. Businesses interested in long-term partnerships to address the skills gap in the rail sector would find this tender suitable for their growth strategies.

## Notice

Gateshead College operates a National Rail Academy and delivers publicly funded education and training, leading to NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited Supplier who will work in partnership with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry, providing a pathway to employment. In doing so, we aim to assist unemployed adults to gain a foothold in the industry and collectively bridge the ever-growing skills gap within the Rail sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead College operates a National Rail Academy and delivers publicly funded education and training, leading to NVQ qualifications in rail engineering. The College is seeking to procure specialist training and services from a National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited Supplier who will work in partnership with the College to train and qualify new entrants to the rail industry, providing a pathway to employment. In doing so, we aim to assist unemployed adults to gain a foothold in the industry and collectively bridge the ever-growing skills gap within the Rail sector. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/652H96239W

Options: This contract is for 12 months with an option to extend for a further three, 12 month periods. Any extensions will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and Gateshead College still having a requirement and sufficient funding for the contract.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial 12-month period, with options to extend for a further three, 12-month periods. Any extensions offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022309-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,465,744 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDSTONE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022309-2023
- 20 Mar 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008058-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=799395626
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/652H96239W
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gateshead:-Specialist-training-services./652H96239W
- https://www.gateshead.ac.uk

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