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title: "Rail Industry Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048635"
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buyer: "GATESHEAD COLLEGE"
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# Rail Industry Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048635

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## Summary

Gateshead College has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Rail Industry Services" within the education and training services category. The contract is centralised at the college's National Rail Academy in Tyneside, aimed at delivering specialist safety critical training and support services required for learners to gain employment opportunities in the rail industry. This award stage of the procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, culminated with the contract being signed by the successful supplier, Crown Rail & Environmental Services Ltd, on 11th December 2024. The contract, valued at £910,000, was awarded following a selection process that prioritised both quality and price equally (50/50). The procurement process for this contract began in an active stage on 31st July 2024, with tender submissions closing on 30th August 2024.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in rail engineering and safety critical training services. The awarded tender is suited for National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) accredited organisations, emphasizing specialised training such as Personal Track Safety and Track Induction Course training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to partake in such procurements as they can fulfil specific service requirements and leverage opportunities within the publicly funded education and training sector. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality educational solutions and safety training for the rail industry will find this tender valuable for expanding their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with educational institutions like Gateshead College.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Option for an extension of one further period of 12 months. Any extension offered will be subject to satisfactory contract performance and the College still having adequate funding and requirement for this contract.

Renewal: The Contract will be for a 12 month period with an option to extend for one further 12 month period. Any extension 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/001589-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | £780,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £910,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN RAIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001589-2025
- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023891-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=918035909
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gateshead:-Education-and-training-services./6MCEDB562K
- https://www.gateshead.ac.uk

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