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C-014171 - Inclusive Sports Programme Re-Tender

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is overseeing a tender process titled "C-014171 - Inclusive Sports Programme Re-Tender," aimed at appointing a provider to plan and deliver inclusive sports activities for children and young people with additional needs in Newcastle upon Tyne. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving health, social work, and other community services. The open competition uses an "open" procurement method, and interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 23rd April 2026. The contract begins on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2028, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in inclusive sports and social services, particularly those skilled in working with children and young people with additional needs. Companies offering strong quality and social value components, alongside competitive pricing, are well-positioned to succeed, given the weighting of award criteria: 80% based on quality, 10% on social value, and 10% on price. The suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations enhances the competition landscape, allowing diverse and innovative service providers to participate in enhancing community engagement through sports.

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Notice Title

C-014171 - Inclusive Sports Programme Re-Tender

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month options to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032184-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

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