Tender

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns (Campaign 01: Care-Experienced Young People)

NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Combined Authority is inviting bidders to participate in the tender for the Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns, specifically Campaign 01 targeting care-experienced young people. This procurement, under the 'services' category, aims to enhance the uptake of entitlements and support for this demographic through innovative campaigns. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and the wider North East region (UKC22, UKC14, UKC2), the tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage of procurement. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th March 2026 at 23:59 and the enquiry period closing at 17:00 on the same day. The open competition method is employed, and proposals must adhere to the electronic submission guidelines detailed on the official tender page.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the education and training services industry, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their portfolio by contributing to a crucial social cause. With a maximum budget of £30,000, organisations with expertise in data-driven campaigns and experience in addressing social welfare issues will stand out in the bidding process. The contract is significant due to its focus on a high-impact area under the North East child poverty action plan, presenting businesses with the chance to demonstrate their creative capabilities and commitment to social improvement while competing under award criteria prioritising quality (80%) and price (20%).

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Notice Title

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns (Campaign 01: Care-Experienced Young People)

Notice Description

This invitation to tender invites bidders to develop and run a data-driven campaign, designed to increase take-up of entitlements and other support for care-experienced young people. This is part of a wider programme of work delivering against the North East child poverty action plan. The maximum total budget for this contract is PS30,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012972-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
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
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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