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NEX26/52 NEC4 Contract Training

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 00:12.

Opportunity overview

Nexus are looking for a training provider to deliver NEC4 Contract management training. A supplier is required to deliver a certified structured NEC4 training programme comprising a minimum of eight in-person training sessions at Nexus locations across Tyne and Wear over an initial three-year contract period. The supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Nexus to develop training content and delivery schedules that align with organisational requirements and support the continued development of staff involved in procurement, project management and contract administration activities. To enhance the knowledge, skills and capability of Nexus' Major Projects and Procurement teams through the delivery of NEC4 contract management training, enabling employees to effectively procure, administer and manage NEC4 contracts, support best practice project delivery, and ensure the successful management of future infrastructure and capital investment programmes. The aim of this project is to improve the NEC4 contract management capability of Nexus' Major Projects and Procurement teams through the provision of specialist training, creating a knowledgeable and competent workforce capable of effectively procuring, administering and managing NEC4 contracts. Nexus delivers a range of infrastructure, asset renewal and capital investment projects and is seeking to further develop internal capability in the use of NEC4 contracts. There is a requirement to provide structured, practical training that supports both project management and procurement professionals, ensuring a consistent understanding of NEC4 principles, responsibilities and best practice across the organisation. The training programme will support the following objectives: 1. Develop NEC4 contract management knowledge and competency across Nexus' Major Projects and Procurement teams. 2. Improve understanding of NEC4 contract principles, processes and responsibilities throughout the contract lifecycle. 3. Ensure employees are equipped to effectively procure, administer and manage NEC4 contracts. 4. Promote best practice in contract management, risk management and collaborative working. 5. Provide practical, scenario-based learning that can be applied to live projects and procurement activities. 6. Support the successful delivery of Nexus' capital investment, infrastructure and major project programmes. 7. Establish a consistent approach to NEC4 contract management across the organisation. 8. Deliver a minimum of eight in-person training sessions over the contract term. This will enable Nexus to realise the following benefits: • Improved organisational understanding and application of NEC4 contracts. • Enhanced contract management and administration capabilities. • Increased confidence in managing contractual risk and change. • Greater consistency in procurement and project delivery practices. • Improved collaboration between project and procurement teams. • Better value for money through effective contract management. • Reduced contractual and commercial risk across Nexus projects.

Classification

  • CPV80500000 — Training services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06e5a9
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Oct 2029, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
All potential suppliers wishing to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) please confirm your interest by emailing tenders@nexus.org.uk with reference NEX26/52. Upon receipt, you will be provided with further information.
Due
1 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
078137-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Aug 2026, 14:07
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus
Id
GB-PPON-PNTB-4383-VMJH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNTB-4383-VMJH

Address

Street Address
The Spark, Newcastle Helix, St James Boulevard
Locality
Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE4 5DE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC22

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newcastle upon Tyne · UKC22 · NE4 5DE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 078136-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 078137-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·