Tender

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy

NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Combined Authority has initiated a tender for a "Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy services. The procurement process, conducted under an open competition method, is currently active with the tender stage ongoing. The initiative aims to address child poverty through a comprehensive childcare strategy across multiple local authorities in the North East, including County Durham, Gateshead, and Sunderland. Key dates include a deadline for clarification questions on 16th January 2026 and a submission deadline on 23rd January 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and will span from 1st February 2026 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in crafting strategic frameworks and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on regional representation and collaboration. The project promises substantial business growth potential through the provision of evidence-led strategic initiatives that influence policy and practice within the region, thereby establishing the participating organisations as leaders in public policy consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy

Notice Description

This invitation to tender (ITT) invites bidders to develop a Regional Childcare Strategy for the North East Combined Authority region as part of a wider programme of work delivering against the North East child poverty action plan. This ITT will comprise one lot for the whole of the region covering the local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The purpose of this commission for a Regional Childcare Strategy is to assimilate a robust, evidence-based strategy, framework for action and recommendations to drive forward the work of the North East Combined Authority, its constituent authorities and other regional partners and stakeholders. The commissioned organisation and its partners will be responsible for ensuring that the work represents the diverse experiences from across the region and system; recognising local nuance and focussing on the experiences of low-income families and the priority groups identified in the regional child poverty action plan (Annexe 1). We are seeking a partnership approach to this work, providing diverse perspectives on this complex challenge. The approach will be evidence-led with the views and needs of parents/carers and communities at its heart. The work will engage with professionals and other local, regional, and national stakeholders. Deadline for clarification questions is 16th January 2026 5pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060130
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001154-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northeast-ca.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
TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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