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title: "Forest School Programme Along the Tyne Derwent Way"
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# Forest School Programme Along the Tyne Derwent Way

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3494a936-1b1f-41df-99e4-b6fec29850b1

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council, representing the Gateshead Riverside Partnership, has recently awarded a contract for the "Forest School Programme Along the Tyne Derwent Way." The contract falls under the services category (CPV code: 80340000) and follows a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process. The contract value amounts to £43,669 GBP and covers a period from February 6, 2024, to August 5, 2025. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award date set on February 6, 2024.

This tender offers an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations interested in special education services. The programme aims to develop a Forest School along the Tyne Derwent Way in Gateshead Riverside Park, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Businesses involved in outdoor education, community engagement, and heritage preservation would find this tender well-suited for business growth and collaboration with local authorities and educational institutions.

## Notice

Gateshead Council, on behalf of the Gateshead Riverside Partnership, which comprises Gateshead Council, Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust, National Trust, Newcastle University and Northumbria University have appointed a Forest School provider to deliver a programme of Forest School along the Tyne Derwent Way, with a specific focus on Gateshead Riverside Park. The Tyne Derwent Way (see attached plan) is a blue green corridor which stretches from Gateshead Town Centre to Gibside (National Trust). The project is supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The ambitious project will see local people working to create a thriving outdoor space for themselves and future generations to enjoy. Communities will be actively involved in producing what's on offer along the banks of the Rivers Tyne and Derwent. Together we will create sustainable spaces that work for everyone to discover and enjoy the local history, art and nature through volunteering, heritage, cultural and sporting activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49adedd3-18b9-48e0-8752-c686c9526526 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2024 - 5 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,669 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,669 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOMPING GROUNDS NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49adedd3-18b9-48e0-8752-c686c9526526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49adedd3-18b9-48e0-8752-c686c9526526
  2nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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