Tender

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Provision of Advice and Guidance in Community Settings and Schools

NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Combined Authority, in collaboration with North Tyneside Borough Council, is currently inviting tenders for their Child Poverty Reduction Programme, aimed at providing advice and guidance in community settings and schools. The procurement process, led by North Tyneside Borough Council, falls under the services category with an open procedure and is particularly focused on education and training services within the UKC region. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 12th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 28th November 2025. The total estimated contract value is £3,388,000 GBP, and the award is anticipated by 5th January 2026, with contract commencement from 12th January 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community and educational advisory services to expand their operations within the North East of England. The focus on income maximisation, benefits, and debt advice aligns well with firms offering financial consultancy, social support services, and educational outreach programs. Additionally, the procurement is especially suitable for SMEs, offering long-term engagement potential with renewable contract options of two additional 12-month periods, thereby enabling sustained business growth. Businesses with a strong emphasis on quality and the ability to deliver impactful community services are ideally positioned to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Provision of Advice and Guidance in Community Settings and Schools

Notice Description

The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Lot Information

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle City Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

North Tyneside Borough Council

North Tyneside Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

Northumberland County Council

Northumberland County Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

Sunderland City Council

Sunderland City Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

Durham County Council

Durham County Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

South Tyneside Council

South Tyneside Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073422-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,388,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,388,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northeast-ca.gov.uk, strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
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)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

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                "title": "South Tyneside Council",
                "description": "South Tyneside Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.",
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                            "name": "Quality",
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                                    "number": 80,
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                                }
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                        },
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                            "name": "Price",
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                                    "number": 20,
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                },
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                    "startDate": "2026-01-12T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2028-01-11T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2029-11-11T23:59:59Z"
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                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
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        ],
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            "awardCriteriaDetails": "As per tender documents."
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                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
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                "description": "Not published"
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                "id": "L-1",
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                "url": "https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/007fef32-e025-42a1-93d7-30269f33a66e"
            },
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                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073422-2025",
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