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 Construction and Engineering Apprenticeships 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. Health and Social Care Apprenticeships 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. Legal, Finance and Accounting Apprenticeships 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. Professional Services Apprenticeships 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. Other Services/Miscellaneous Apprenticeships 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.