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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INDEPENDENT VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR (VCS) INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICE FOR GATESHEAD AND NEWCASTLE COUNCILS"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INDEPENDENT VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR (VCS) INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICE FOR GATESHEAD AND NEWCASTLE COUNCILS

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-642c2fa8-b63c-4beb-938c-4242d55c4fb6

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council is seeking to engage partners for the provision of an Independent Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure Support Service for Gateshead and Newcastle Councils. The contract encompasses three key lots: providing VCS Infrastructure Support Services in Gateshead, VCS Infrastructure Support Services in Newcastle, and a Volunteering Support Service for Newcastle. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £330,000. The award for this contract was announced on 20 December 2018, following the tender period which ended on 25 April 2018. The services required are classified under the category of Other community, social and personal services, with delivery expected within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in community support services, volunteering initiatives, or infrastructure development for the voluntary sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. By collaborating with local authorities like the Gateshead Council, eligible businesses can strengthen their presence in the region and expand their service offerings, thus contributing to community development while enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

The Councils has engaged a partner(s) to provide independent Voluntary and Community Sector ("the sector") infrastructure support services across the administrative area of Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council. Lot 1 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Gateshead Lot 2 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Newcastle Lot 3 - The provision of a Volunteering Support Service for Newcastle including: i) Core Volunteering Support ii) Social Care Volunteering Support Additional information: The Councils have engaged a partner(s) to provide independent Voluntary and Community Sector ("the sector") infrastructure support services across the administrative area of Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council. Lot 1 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Gateshead Lot 2 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Newcastle Lot 3 - The provision of a Volunteering Support Service for Newcastle including: i) Core Volunteering Support ii) Social Care Volunteering Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b436606e-5298-4694-8b8e-bb20aed2e354 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | NEWCASTLE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE; VOLUNTEERING MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b436606e-5298-4694-8b8e-bb20aed2e354
- 26 Mar 2018 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d4eee60-c7fa-4b6f-9196-c0f4b53b3eba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b436606e-5298-4694-8b8e-bb20aed2e354
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d4eee60-c7fa-4b6f-9196-c0f4b53b3eba
  26th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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