Scope
Description
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.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Sora Services Limited
- Companies House: 07264720
3 Merchant Court
Hebburn
NE31 2EX
United Kingdom
Email: finance@sora-group.co.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Gateshead College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYVZ-5892-TRVV
Baltic Campus, Quarryfield Road, Baltic Business Quarter
Gateshead
NE8 3BE
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government