---
title: "NCC1605 Family Support Rural Project / Service Provision in Blyth, Northumberland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051271"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-17"
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# NCC1605 Family Support Rural Project / Service Provision in Blyth, Northumberland

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051271

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "NCC1605 Family Support Rural Project". This project focuses on service provision in Blyth, Northumberland, aiming to support individuals in rural areas facing health inequalities due to complex needs related to drug, alcohol, and mental ill health. The council, classified under sub-central government, is located at County Hall, Morpeth. The procurement method used was open competition and fell into the 'lightTouch' special regime category underneath the threshold value. The contract, awarded to Escape Family Support, commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st May 2026, with an optional extension for an additional year. The award, issued on 30th May 2025, involves a service category as per CPV classification 85000000, covering health and social work services.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social services, particularly those adept at supporting populations with complex health issues in rural settings. SMEs with expertise in healthcare and support services tailored for drug, alcohol, and mental health needs will find this contract especially beneficial. The emphasis on service provision within the local community enables businesses to expand their reach and contribute significantly to public health improvement. Moreover, the below-threshold open competition suggests that smaller businesses with innovative solutions could stand a good chance in future tenders of similar nature, fostering valuable partnerships with local government bodies.

## Notice

To reduce health inequalities for people within rural areas with complex and multiple needs associated with drug, alcohol and mental ill health to access healthcare and support services within their local communities and to increase support in Blyth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension may be provided of up to 12 months if necessary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032801-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESCAPE FAMILY SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 08:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032801-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021006-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032801-2025
  17th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021006-2025
  13th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/8e896599-16f4-4277-a02e-8fd9e695638c

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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