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Men's Suicide Prevent (over 50 years of age)

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Mar 2025 at 07:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

04 Mar 2025 at 13:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the service titled "Men's Suicide Prevention (over 50 years of age)," aimed at the public authority - sub-central government industry category. Located in South Tyneside, UKC22 region, this tender involves creating a service called 'ACTS Men's Space' focusing on activities and groups for men aged 50+ to foster physical, mental, and social well-being. The contract has been awarded to Age Concern Tyneside South, with the procurement stage being complete and the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold, without competition, under the light touch special regime.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social work and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given that Age Concern Tyneside South, an SME and VCSE, was awarded the contract. The service aims to create a supportive environment for men over 50, enabling providers to engage in meaningful community work and potentially expand their service offerings. Businesses focusing on mental health, wellbeing activities, social integration, and community support are encouraged to explore similar opportunities to grow and diversify their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Men's Suicide Prevent (over 50 years of age)

Notice Description

The service is to develop a new service 'ACTS Men's Space' which will bring men aged 50+ in South Tyneside together using activities and groups to promote, encourage and foster positive physical, mental and social wellbeing. The service will recognise that men gain support by doing things together, whether its activities, hobbies, learning, or chatting over a cuppa, the service will support men to develop a sense of wellbeing, purpose, value, and belonging.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Dixon
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 4244052

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE CONCERN TYNESIDE SOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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