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28 Jul 2026 at 20:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Family Learning Provision FY26 for NCG" has been completed by the buying organisation, NCG, on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. This tender falls under the Education and Training Services category and involves the selective procurement method of call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (DPS). The contract is set to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with postal code NE4 7SA. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 28th July 2026, with an overall contract value of £683,570 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to collaborate in the field of education and training services. With partners like Centre West (Newcastle) and the International Centre for Life Trust, businesses equipped to contribute to family learning initiatives can expand their service offerings and gain visibility within the public sector. The involvement of large entities like City of Sunderland College and Gateshead Council also indicates a diverse range of collaboration possibilities, making it attractive for enterprises seeking to enhance community education projects in the North East region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Family Learning Provision FY26 for NCG

Notice Description

NCG have awarded a number of contracts for partners to support the delivery of Family Learning on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. The contracts were awarded via the NCG Education Services DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-680c6bfd-1818-43df-8df3-5211d63c9b76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3e4d40-ebf3-4818-a016-c8e89f6fd7ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£683,570 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NCG
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
NE4 7SA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

CENTRE WEST (NEWCASTLE

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE (TRADING AS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP NOR

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR LIFE TRUST

NEWCASTLE UNITED FOUNDATION

PRS INCLUSION AND TRAINING SERVICES

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT

SPORT WORKS

TRIAGE CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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