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Access Fund

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is managed by Newcastle City Council with the title "Access Fund." The project falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22 region. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Footsteps Children's Services Ltd on 21st November 2025. The procurement method used was direct, specified as below the threshold without competition, and follows a light touch regime. The contract commenced on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th September 2026, with a total value of £60,000.

The "Access Fund" contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services for children and young people, particularly those with additional needs. The objective is to integrate these individuals into local community activities, improving inclusivity and offering respite for their carers. Companies that provide inclusive community services or programmes that enhance skills and independence for young people with SEND would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. This initiative highlights the potential for service providers in the social care sector to expand their offerings and reach targeted segments within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Fund

Notice Description

The Access Fund is a grant scheme to help children and young people with additional needs to participate in activities in their local community. This can be any daytime, evening, or weekend activity that the child or young person enjoys whilst their parent/carer has a break from caring. The aim is for children and young people with SEND to be part of the local community, accessing inclusive activities and opportunities that they are interested in. Through these activities, children and young people can be supported to learn new skills and develop their independence while parents have a short break from caring responsibilities. The Access Fund is part of a wider Community Short Breaks offer which aims to benefit as many families as possible, by supporting children and young people, regardless of need, to access activities by removing barriers to participation and improving inclusivity. Families can apply for funding for activities in their local community that they feel would engage their child or young person. The grant will be available to families of children and young people who reside in Newcastle upon Tyne, and who have an EHCP or are receiving DLA at any rate. The maximum grant available is PS400.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e60a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075913-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOOTSTEPS CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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