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08 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, involved a direct award for the provision of emergency transportation and accommodation services for incident response. The contract, titled "Access to emergency Transportation and Accommodation 2026," falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, and covers the region of Gateshead, UKC22. The entire process bypassed a competitive bidding process as it was secured "Below threshold" without competition, and the contract was completed and signed on 6th July 2026. The duration of the contract is from the start date through 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of GBP 4,080.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in emergency support services to engage with a public authority and enhance their public sector portfolio. Large-scale companies, like CMAC GROUP UK LIMITED—selected as the supplier—are well-positioned to deliver on large, time-sensitive contracts, demonstrating their capabilities in providing seamless, efficient services critical during emergencies. Businesses with robust logistical capabilities and expertise in prompt deployment during crisis scenarios will find such contracts advantageous for business growth and public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Access to emergency Transportation and Accommodation 2026

Notice Description

Direct award to secure emergency transport and accommodation support for incident response. The contract plays a pivotal role in the Council's emergency response arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064236-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CMAC GROUP

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