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Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is in the planning stage for the 'Inclusion Key Worker 2026-28' procurement process, seeking a contractor to provide key workers for supporting vulnerable children and youth in the education sector. The initiative aims to maintain students in mainstream education and assist those returning after exclusion through personalised interventions. Classified under Education and Training services, this project is set to cover the UKC region in the United Kingdom. The procurement is initiated through an open procedure, valued at approximately £1,087,560, with key dates indicating a future notice by 7th July 2026, and the contract spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in youth support and interventions. Given its scale and scope, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in providing targeted welfare services could find this contract strategic for business growth. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's profile in public sector work, offering invaluable exposure and the potential for long-term partnership with sub-central government bodies like Newcastle City Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Inclusion Key Worker 2026-28

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide Key Workers who will deliver targeted support to identified children and young people. This support will enable them to remain in mainstream education, reintegrate into education following permanent exclusion where appropriate, and receive personalised 1:1 interventions. Through proactive, relationship based support, the contractor will work to reduce the risk of temporary exclusions escalating into permanent exclusions, ensuring that vulnerable learners receive consistent, effective, and timely assistance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b020
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053940-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,087,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
TLC North East (England)

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

Further Information

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