Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c49-63c4-72e7-b21b-fab4bb84546f/pseudo-dynamic-purchasing-system-for-external-training-provision-nepo514 closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Pseudo dynamic purchasing system for external training provision (nepo514) [Adoption Services Gateshead](https://tendernation.io/buyers/adoption-services-gateshead) Estimated value £6,000,000 Published 1 Feb 2019 Deadline Closed 30 Jan 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Gateshead Council acting on behalf of itself and the North East Procurement Organisation is seeking to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for External Training Provision which will comprise of Professional Training Providers who will deliver high quality training to a variety of Learners to aid their development and ensure the Council continues to deliver high quality services. The Pseudo DPS is initially split into 10 High-Level Lots:- - Lot 1 External Training Provision - Lot 2 Building Maintenance, Construction & Highways Training - Lot 3 Corporate and Workforce Development Training - Lot 4 Education and Schools Training - Lot 5 Health and Safety Training - Lot 6 Hospitality and Catering Training - Lot 7 ICT Training - Lot 8 Safeguarding Training - Lot 9 Social Care (Adults and Childrens) Training - Lot 10 Social Worker Training Each High-Level Lot is broken down into Sub-Lots to identify specific training courses as detailed in Appendix 2 of the documentation. Additional information: Gateshead Council acting on behalf of itself and the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) The Contracting Authorities who have advised of their initial participation in this tender are: - • Gateshead Council • South Tyneside Council • Darlington Council • Hartlepool Borough • Durham County Council The agreement will initially be available for use by all NEPO Members within the North East region. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org). This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members throughout the North East region. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list). NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) throughout the North East including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services. The Council reserves the right to extend the delivery area covered by the DPS if deemed appropriate to do so at any time during the term of the DPS which will result in the agreement being available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org). This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list). NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services. Please see the tender document for further details. The Council reserves the right to review and update the structure and content of any/all Lot(s) contained within the DPS at any time during the life of the DPS to ensure that it remains consistently effective and efficient. Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e30dec90-194c-4618-9420-7a550f0c46b6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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