Tender

Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Feb 2026 at 10:54

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 15:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council initiated a procurement process for the "Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service," aimed at enhancing community support and well-being across Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This tender involves the provision of services focused on early intervention and asset-based approaches to improve individuals' physical, mental, and social well-being. The procurement process began with a market engagement session on 24 October 2025, and proceeded through to an active tender stage, with submissions required by 16 January 2026. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2029. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure within the "services" category, under a "light touch" regime, and involves a substantial gross contract value of £770,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and guidance services, particularly those adept at delivering non-clinical, personalised interventions to enhance community well-being. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), capable of providing holistic support complementing statutory provisions. Given the focus on reducing social isolation, improving mental health, and mitigating financial hardship, businesses with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to contribute and potentially expand their service offerings within the Newcastle region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking a provider of a Community Wellbeing Path Finder Service. The purpose of this service is to provide preventative, non-clinical interventions that support individuals and communities to maintain and improve their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. By focusing on early intervention and an asset-based approach, the service will deliver personalised support, helping residents access appropriate services and community resources before challenges escalate into crisis. Community wellbeing services play a vital role in tackling challenges such as social isolation, poor mental health, and financial hardship. They complement statutory health and social care provision by offering holistic, person-centred support that promotes independence and reduces demand on acute services

Planning Information

Newcastle City Council is inviting providers to participate in a market engagement session for the Commissioning of the Community Wellbeing Service. The purpose of this session is to gather feedback on the proposed service model, understand market interest and capacity, and inform the final tender specification. The Community Wellbeing Service aims to improve people's s wellbeing by identifying factors affecting their health and helping them access appropriate support. The service is designed to offer brief advice and intervention, and signpost or refer to local services and activities. This session will provide an opportunity for potential providers to ask questions, share feedback, and express interest in delivering the service. The session will take place via Teams on 24th October, interested suppliers will be required to register on the open platform. Information regarding the event, including joining instructions can be accessed on the Open platform (link below) https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/23154c18-b624-4d8c-86e4-50ada9de77ad

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014645-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@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
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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