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Parent Carer Needs Assessment

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:04

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07 Jul 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has undertaken a procurement process for a Parent Carer Needs Assessment service, with the award being finalised on 1st September 2025 and the contract starting on 30th September 2025. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a contract value of £40,000 per annum, extendable based on funding availability. The location for this service is specified as the UKC22 region, United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method categorised as light touch and was below the competition threshold, indicating the absence of a competitive tendering phase. The current stage of the procurement was completed, resulting in the award of the contract to North Tyneside Parent Carer Forum CIC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, potentially benefitting those with experience in supporting carers. It is well-suited for organisations like community interest companies (CICs) or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are familiar with delivering similar services. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain a foothold within the public sector, particularly in working with sub-central government entities. Additionally, organisations looking to solidify partnerships with local councils or expand their operations in the North Tyneside area would find this contract advantageous.

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Notice Title

Parent Carer Needs Assessment

Notice Description

The service required is for parent carers to have an assessment of their own needs allowing them to discuss with a practitioner their caring role and how it affects their well-being, feelings and choices about caring. Contract Value - PS40,000 per annum. Extensions to be taken 1 year plus 1 year depending on funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055081-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH TYNESIDE PARENT CARER FORUM

Further Information

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