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NEX26/52 NEC4 Contract Training

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus · Public undertaking

In brief

Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive T/A Nexus has announced plans to buy training work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

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Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 142 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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…Read the full description
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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 078136-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 078137-2026

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From notice 078136-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 August 2026, last updated 17 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.