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title: "Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aea4"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aea4

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council initiated a procurement process for the "Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service," aimed at enhancing community support and well-being across Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This tender involves the provision of services focused on early intervention and asset-based approaches to improve individuals' physical, mental, and social well-being. The procurement process began with a market engagement session on 24 October 2025, and proceeded through to an active tender stage, with submissions required by 16 January 2026. The anticipated start date for the contract is 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2029. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure within the "services" category, under a "light touch" regime, and involves a substantial gross contract value of £770,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and guidance services, particularly those adept at delivering non-clinical, personalised interventions to enhance community well-being. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), capable of providing holistic support complementing statutory provisions. Given the focus on reducing social isolation, improving mental health, and mitigating financial hardship, businesses with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to contribute and potentially expand their service offerings within the Newcastle region.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is seeking a provider of a Community Wellbeing Path Finder Service. The purpose of this service is to provide preventative, non-clinical interventions that support individuals and communities to maintain and improve their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. By focusing on early intervention and an asset-based approach, the service will deliver personalised support, helping residents access appropriate services and community resources before challenges escalate into crisis. Community wellbeing services play a vital role in tackling challenges such as social isolation, poor mental health, and financial hardship. They complement statutory health and social care provision by offering holistic, person-centred support that promotes independence and reduces demand on acute services

### Planning Information

Newcastle City Council is inviting providers to participate in a market engagement session for the Commissioning of the Community Wellbeing Service. 
The purpose of this session is to gather feedback on the proposed service model, understand market interest and capacity, and inform the final tender specification.
The Community Wellbeing Service aims to improve people's s wellbeing by identifying factors affecting their health and helping them access appropriate support. The service is designed to offer brief advice and intervention, and signpost or refer to local services and activities.
This session will provide an opportunity for potential providers to ask questions, share feedback, and express interest in delivering the service.
The session will take place via Teams on 24th October, interested suppliers will be required to register on the open platform. Information regarding the event, including joining instructions can be accessed on the Open platform (link below)
https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/23154c18-b624-4d8c-86e4-50ada9de77ad

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014645-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £770,000 |
| Lots value | £770,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:54 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014645-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080067-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 15:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064928-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014645-2026
  18th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080067-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064928-2025
  13th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  All documents are available at no cost via: https://www.open-uk.org/

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/23154c18-b624-4d8c-86e4-50ada9de77ad

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