Award

High Intensity User Service

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 14:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract for a "High Intensity User Service" to The British Red Cross Society. This service, classified under the CPV code 85312500 (Rehabilitation services), is set to operate city-wide in Newcastle, North East England. Partnering with local authorities and various specialist services, the project aims to meet the specific needs of service users. The procurement process was completed via direct award, and the service period runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The award was made on 24 February 2025, with the total contract value being £205,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the rehabilitation services sector, particularly those catering to high intensity user services and specialist drug and alcohol treatment. Given that the project is designed to cater to diverse population needs through targeted initiatives, medium and large-scale service providers, including SMEs and VCSEs, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The collaboration with the British Red Cross ensures substantial engagement with well-established networks and service frameworks, promising robust business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Intensity User Service

Notice Description

The British Red Cross and their HIU Service will provide a city-wide service working with the local authority and partners to tailor delivery to best meet population needs. This may include the delivery of targeted initiatives by group of identity, interest or locality. They will work closely with Newcastle Treatment and Recovery, Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (CNTW/NTaR) as well as recovery provision across the city to best meet the needs of service users

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a191629-dacd-4da1-a092-475a6f805340
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9afc3058-89ed-4496-97a1-93564f1c5254
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY

Further Information

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