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05 Jun 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract titled "Clean Slate" to Clean Slate Financial Wellbeing Services C.I.C. The contract involves providing services in partnership with local drug and alcohol services to support individuals in treatment and recovery, focusing on financial inclusion interventions such as managing debt and understanding benefits. This procurement process is classified under rehabilitation services, within the sub-central government public authority category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne (UKC22 region). The procurement was conducted through a direct method and did not involve competition, falling below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract began on 4th June 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, with options for two further 12-month extensions, amounting to a total contract value of £31,478 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in financial wellbeing and rehabilitation services. Companies skilled in delivering support for financial budgeting, debt management, and integrating individuals back into society would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. As an SME and a VCSE, Clean Slate Financial Wellbeing Services C.I.C. is well-suited to the task, and similar enterprises may thrive in similar tenders by leveraging their expertise in supporting financially vulnerable individuals and strengthening partnerships with local support services.

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Notice Title

Clean Slate

Notice Description

Services, to work in partnership with local Drug and Alcohol services to provide financial inclusion interventions to support people in treatment and recovery who are employment ready and struggling with * Debt * Incorrect Benefit support & benefit understanding * Financial budgeting * Others - support individuals in recovery to take necessary steps in re-joining the society.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053168-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAN SLATE FINANCIAL WELLBEING SERVICES

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