This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 13:12

Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 12:30

Planning

15 May 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Combined Authority has initiated a tender process titled "Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion & Redesign" aimed at enhancing employer engagement and inclusion across health and youth employment sectors. This contract, with a gross value of £400,000, is categorized under services for adult and other education services. It is being executed through an open procedure with an accelerated timeline. Located in the UK, specifically the North East, the tender emphasizes support for the recruitment and retention of individuals with health-related employment barriers. The tender period concludes on 13th July 2026, followed by potential awards on 3rd August 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and social enterprises, aiming to deliver innovative solutions in workforce redesign and employer engagement. Businesses specializing in diversity and inclusion, human resources, and employment services could find these contracts particularly advantageous due to the project’s focus on strategic employer support and the practical application of inclusion and diversity practices. The project ensures alignment with the Authority's broader objectives, presenting potential long-term benefits for the winning contractor.

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Notice Title

Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion & Redesign

Notice Description

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is seeking to commission a contractor for Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion & Redesign. The commission is split into Lot1a Employer Inclusion & Workforce Redesign (Health) and Lot1b Employer Engagement, Aspirations & Opportunity Pathways (Youth Employment). Lot 1a will focus on supporting employers to better recruit, retain and support individuals experiencing health-related barriers to work, including people with a health condition or disability, neurodivergence and women's health needs. Lot 1b will focus on supporting employers to improve engagement with young people, including those who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.

Planning Information

Please sign up to the Market Engagement Event using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/economic-inactivity-trailblazer-programme-market-engagement-event-tickets-1991706491732

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061788-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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