Tender

VCSE Infrastructure Support

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 14:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 12:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is actively engaging in procurement for two distinct service contracts: VCSE Infrastructure Support and Volunteer Support Services. These processes fall under the category of community, social, and personal services, set to take place in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The tender stage for these contracts is currently active, with an enquiry period ending on 16th March 2026 and submissions closing on 20th March 2026. The contract award is expected by 13th May 2026, leading to a contract period from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2029. The Council has opted for an open procedure owing to the above-threshold value with a supportive electronic submission policy.

This initiative represents a considerable opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs as identified in the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in these contracts can help businesses expand their operational footprint within the region, supplying services that support community infrastructure and volunteering efforts. The specific needs and evaluation measures laid out for each contract require businesses to tailor their proposals meticulously to align with the Council's expectations for quality service delivery. Engaging in such projects can foster vital partnerships with local authorities, enhancing organisational capacity through strategic community alignments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCSE Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

The Authority is procuring two separate over threshold contracts. 1.VCSE Infrastructure Support; 2.Volunteer Support Services. These will be run as separate competitions. Opportunity 1 VCSE Infrastructure Support Value: PS512,499 (36 months) Opportunity 2 Volunteer Support Services Value: PS239,934 (36 months) Each one has:- * its own specification * its own evaluation * its own pricing schedule * its own contract * its own award notice

Planning Information

Between September - October 2025, the Council undertook stakeholder engagement with 66 VCSE organisations by survey, 6 VCSE organisations in one-to-one feedback meetings and 150 individuals representing organisations attending four Neighbourhood network meetings, alongside organisations involved in partnering with the Housing and Communities team. Additionally, 17 representatives from across the Council took part in a survey and Q&A meeting. Provider engagement took place in Newcastle upon Tyne on the 20 October 2025. Expressions of interest and clarification questions were fielded via the OPEN portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065937
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015743-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£752,433 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£752,433 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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