Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Gateshead College
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3BE
Telephone
+44 1914900300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC22 - Tyneside
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Rail Industry Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,465,744
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 71311230 - Railway engineering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Main site or place of performance
Tyneside
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
European Social Fund
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/652H96239W
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-008058
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Redstone Training Ltd
Suite 25 Lowry Mill, Swinton
Manchester
M27 6DB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
10804752
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,465,744
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Gateshead College
Quarryfield Road
Gateshead
NE8 3BE
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Gateshead College
Gateshead
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Gateshead College
Gateshead
Country
United Kingdom