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title: "Operation of an Active Travel Hub (Birtley)"
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# Operation of an Active Travel Hub (Birtley)

Buyer: WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-903839a3-b742-4798-b0d1-860d2ea53254

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## Summary

Gateshead Council has awarded a contract for the operation of an "Active Travel Hub" located in Birtley Library to Sustrans. This project aims to support walking, cycling, and wheeling for residents, workplaces, community groups, educational settings, and other segments of society in the North East of England. The procurement process, initiated via an open procedure, has been completed, with the contract valued at £181,983.85, running from 31 October 2024 to 30 October 2025. Key milestones included the tender end date on 2 October 2024 and the contract award on 28 October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing education, training, and sporting services. With Gateshead Council welcoming SME and VCSE participation, it is a substantial opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises focused on promoting active travel and community health. The engagement with various societal sectors offers a broad platform for business growth and service diversification, aligning well with firms specializing in sustainable transport, health promotion, and community engagement services.

## Notice

Gateshead Council is looking to appoint a service provider for the establishment and operation of an "Active Travel Hub" located in Birtley Library. The active travel hub will provide walking, cycling and wheeling support to residents, workplaces, community groups, education settings and other sectors of society. Suppliers are invited to tender via www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org) (ref DN731499)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ecf5fb-74dd-4635-9ccd-b8577d5ac588 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,983 |
| 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 | WHICKHAM SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | 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 | SUSTRANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ecf5fb-74dd-4635-9ccd-b8577d5ac588
- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c233055-8fb0-4b50-b8c1-49675a67fbc3
- 7 Aug 2024 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c233055-8fb0-4b50-b8c1-49675a67fbc3
- 18 Jul 2024 at 15:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04053ecc-8a37-4674-8ad6-3b16b955513d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ecf5fb-74dd-4635-9ccd-b8577d5ac588
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c233055-8fb0-4b50-b8c1-49675a67fbc3
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04053ecc-8a37-4674-8ad6-3b16b955513d
  18th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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