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title: "Pseudo-DPS for Subcontracting of ESFA Funded Training Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c6c4"
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published: "2026-01-08"
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# Pseudo-DPS for Subcontracting of ESFA Funded Training Provision

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c6c4

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is seeking to establish a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (pseudo-DPS) for subcontracting Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funded training provision. This procurement process, situated in Gateshead, United Kingdom, falls under the 'services' category with an emphasis on education and training services (CPV code: 80000000). The procurement method is a selective, restricted procedure, designed to engage a variety of approved training providers who can compete in future tenders. The tender initially commenced on 5th May 2023, with the tender period originally set to close by 2nd July 2026, which has now been amended to 23rd February 2029. The council foresees conducting subsequent competitions no more than twice a year under this system.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers, especially those focused on adult education for individuals aged 19 and over, allowing them to access and compete for ESFA funding through future tenders issued by the council. Qualified training enterprises with the capability to deliver effective educational programmes can benefit greatly from this procurement system. Businesses adept at navigating electronic submission processes, such as those through platforms like ProContract, and those that can manage contracts potentially extending beyond the initial 36-month term, are well poised to leverage this opportunity for growth. The initiative assures recurrent bidding opportunities under the established pseudo-DPS, offering sustained business growth possibilities for engaged providers.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (pseudo-DPS) with a number of approved training providers who will then be able to participate in further competitions for the Council's allocated ESFA funding. The ESFA funding stream being utilised under this s pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System will provide 19+ Adult Education Suppliers who are successful in being appointed to the pseudo-DPS will be invited to respond to Further Competitions when they are issued by the Council. It is important to note that the Council envisage carrying out Further Competitions no more than twice per annum under this pseudo-DPS.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to establish a pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (pseudo-DPS) with a number of approved training providers who will then be able to participate in further competitions for the Council's allocated ESFA funding. The ESFA funding stream being utilised under this s pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System will provide 19+ Adult Education Suppliers who are successful in being appointed to the pseudo-DPS will be invited to respond to Further Competitions when they are issued by the Council. It is important to note that the Council envisage carrying out Further Competitions no more than twice per annum under this pseudo-DPS.

Options: This contract has options to extend past the initial 36 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001385-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001385-2026
- 5 May 2023 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012970-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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