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title: "Training and Education Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050fc9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COLLEGE"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Training and Education Delivery Partner

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050fc9

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## Summary

Gateshead College has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Training and Education Delivery Partner," intending to enhance Advanced Manufacturing training and education in North East England. The open procedure tender, governed by UK legislation 2023/54, sought qualified organisations to collaborate on a sub-contract basis. Located in Gateshead, UK (region UKC22), the college aimed to establish this partnership to support the educational sector's growth. The procurement process encompassed the preparation and submission phases, culminating on the 4th of August 2025, with the final contract award occurring earlier, on the 23rd of July 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £10,500,000, is active and runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with options to extend up to 2030.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in Advanced Manufacturing. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive training solutions that align with Gateshead College's objectives. Sora Services Limited, an SME based in Hebburn, was awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar scale businesses to compete. This contract not only provides financial growth opportunities but also the chance for businesses to form a strategic partnership with a recognised educational institution, enhancing their reputation and expertise in the field.

## Notice

Gateshead College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation, capable of delivering Advanced Manufacturing training and education in North East England in partnership with the college, on a sub-contract basis. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967412565

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a 12 month period, with an option to extend for a further four periods of 12 months each. 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/045751-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | £10,500,000 |
| Awards value | £10,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £10,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SORA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045751-2025
- 8 Jul 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038330-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020092-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045751-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038330-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020092-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4028

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967412565
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29F629VZV4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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