Award

Small Sparks Plus

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has completed the tender process for the "Small Sparks Plus" services contract, classified under the provision of services to the community (75200000). The contract aims to recruit a grant coordinator to manage, develop, and embed a funding model, facilitating grants for various capital and revenue projects within Newcastle's neighbourhoods. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication, and the contract was awarded on 1st February 2024 with an active status as of 27th March 2025. The primary delivery location is Newcastle Upon Tyne, and the project spans across multiple regions in the UK (UKC to UKK).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in community service provision and grant management. Companies with established connections and a strong understanding of voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) infrastructure would find it beneficial to compete for similar future contracts. The awarded supplier, Connected Voice, is well-suited for this project given their extensive local knowledge and existing partnerships within the community, highlighting the importance of strong stakeholder relationships and regional experience in securing public procurement deals.

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Notice Title

Small Sparks Plus

Notice Description

This contract will specifically provide capacity through the recruitment of a 'grant coordinator' who will manage, develop and embed a funding model that provides opportunity for grass roots change 'Small Spark' grants to provide monies for capital and revenue projects/activities. This forms part of the Newcastle Neighbourhoods work.

Procurement Information

Connected Voice is currently delivering the VCSE Infrastructure support contract. They have established links and relationships with VCSE partners, communities and small groups and understand the need in the city and how the the Small Sparks plus grants scheme can be delivered to maximise impact in our neighbourhood areas: North, East, Inner West, Outer West.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f98c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011575-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Bowman
Contact Email
kate.bowman@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

CONNECTED VOICE

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