Tender

C-013568 Inclusive Youth Project

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is inviting tenders for the "C-013568 Inclusive Youth Project," aimed at providing inclusive youth groups and activities in Newcastle upon Tyne for children and young people with additional needs and their peers. The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category and is being conducted through an open competition procurement method, categorised as "below threshold." The tender phase is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10th February 2026. The contract spans from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028, with potential for two 12-month extensions. The project is valued at £200,000 GBP, and the award criteria include quality (80%), social value (10%), and price (10%).

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) interested in delivering health and social services. Companies with expertise in youth activities and the capacity to address additional needs in children and young people may find this project highly suitable. With a strong emphasis on quality and social value, businesses that excel in these areas can leverage this contract to establish or expand their presence in the public health and social services sector.

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Notice Title

C-013568 Inclusive Youth Project

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to plan and deliver a range of inclusive youth groups and activities across Newcastle upon Tyne for children and young people with additional needs and their friends.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000812-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Fitzgerald
Contact Email
louise.fitzgerald@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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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