---
title: "Men's Suicide Prevent (over 50 years of age)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e958"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# Men's Suicide Prevent (over 50 years of age)

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e958

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has initiated a procurement process for the service titled "Men's Suicide Prevention (over 50 years of age)," aimed at the public authority - sub-central government industry category. Located in South Tyneside, UKC22 region, this tender involves creating a service called 'ACTS Men's Space' focusing on activities and groups for men aged 50+ to foster physical, mental, and social well-being. The contract has been awarded to Age Concern Tyneside South, with the procurement stage being complete and the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted below the threshold, without competition, under the light touch special regime.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for organisations specialising in social work and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given that Age Concern Tyneside South, an SME and VCSE, was awarded the contract. The service aims to create a supportive environment for men over 50, enabling providers to engage in meaningful community work and potentially expand their service offerings. Businesses focusing on mental health, wellbeing activities, social integration, and community support are encouraged to explore similar opportunities to grow and diversify their portfolios.

## Notice

The service is to develop a new service 'ACTS Men's Space' which will bring men aged 50+ in South Tyneside together using activities and groups to promote, encourage and foster positive physical, mental and social wellbeing. The service will recognise that men gain support by doing things together, whether its activities, hobbies, learning, or chatting over a cuppa, the service will support men to develop a sense of wellbeing, purpose, value, and belonging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009812-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| Contracts value | £72,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONCERN TYNESIDE SOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009812-2025
- 5 Mar 2025 at 07:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007938-2025
- 4 Mar 2025 at 13:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007842-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009812-2025
  18th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007938-2025
  5th March 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007842-2025
  4th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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