Pseudo-DPS for Apprenticeship Training Provision

The Borough Council of Gateshead—an apprenticeship levy‑paying authority—has issued a procurement notice to extend the validity of an existing pseudo‑Designated Provider Scheme (pseudo‑DPS). This scheme functions as a framework for approved apprenticeship training providers, ensuring that the council can continue to meet its levy obligations by maintaining access to a reliable pool of training partners. The notice signals that providers who already hold an approved status may request a permissible extension of their contract period under the scheme’s terms.

Five separate lots are being solicited, each dedicated to a distinct sector: Lot 1 covers construction and engineering apprenticeships, Lot 2 addresses health and social care training, Lot 3 concerns legal, finance and accounting apprenticeships, Lot 4 focuses on professional services, and Lot 5 comprises any other miscellaneous training areas not included in the prior categories. All lots allow the inclusion of options but prohibit variant choices, and the extensions offered are not subject to further renewal beyond the time allotted by the council.

Providers must submit their proposals via the council’s online portal and comply with the statutory requirements governing apprenticeship training. All technical standards and qualifications stipulated in the national apprenticeship legislation must be met.

The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training.
Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number 2017/s 141-290256

Ocid: ocds-h6vhtk-02e38e
Contract location: UKC2
Communication: https://procontract.due-north.com/
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-07-02T12:00:00+01:00

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Submission address and any special instructions: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Lot number: 1
Description: The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the areas of Construction and Engineering. Additional information: Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number 2017/s 141-290256
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Information about options. Options: Yes
Variants will be accepted: not allowed

Lot number: 2
Description: The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Health and Social Care. Additional information: Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number 2017/s 141-290256
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Information about options. Options: Yes
Variants will be accepted: not allowed

Lot number: 3
Description: The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Legal, Finance and Accounting. Additional information: Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number 2017/s 141-290256
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Information about options. Options: Yes
Variants will be accepted: not allowed

Lot number: 4
Description: The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in the area of Professional Services. Additional information: Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The Value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number 2017/s 141-290256
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Information about options. Options: Yes
Variants will be accepted: not allowed

Lot number: 5
Description: The Borough Council of Gateshead are an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisations. The Council is establishing a pseudo-DPS to establish a framework of approved providers of apprenticeship training. This Lot covers apprenticeship training in other/miscellaneous areas not covered by the other Lots. Additional information: Please note that this notice is to advertise the permissible extension of the period of Validity of an existing provision. The value given in this notice is for the period of extension. Original notice ref number 2017/s 141-290256
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Information about options. Options: Yes
Variants will be accepted: not allowed