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title: "North East Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Priority 3.3 (Supported Accommodation and Employment)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d900"
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# North East Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Priority 3.3 (Supported Accommodation and Employment)

Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d900

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## Summary

The North East Combined Authority has issued a tender titled "North East Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Priority 3.3 (Supported Accommodation and Employment)" under the services category, particularly focusing on adult and other education services. Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the authority seeks to address barriers to employment for individuals in supported accommodation. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted Until 14th November 2025. The contract, valued at £180,000, is set to commence on 26th November 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026. This project aims to inform both local and national policy by developing evidence-based, practical solutions to improve access to work, while also considering non-monetary barriers like stigma and employer inflexibility. The procurement method utilised is an open competition, deemed appropriate for contracts below threshold levels, and includes the light touch regime. Potential suppliers are encouraged to submit electronically by the 14th November deadline.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses focused on educational and employment services, especially those experienced in addressing complex social barriers, to expand their reach and impact. Companies that demonstrate a strong capacity for quality delivery, innovation in addressing psychological and structural employment barriers, and a commitment to social value are well-suited to compete. The tender places significant emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%), providing an advantageous position for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those with a vested interest in societal wellbeing and community-based solutions. With its focus on both practical and policy-informed outcomes, this project not only offers financial growth but also the opportunity to influence and shape regional employment strategies in the North East.

## Notice

This project will develop the evidence base and design and test practical solutions, to inform local and national policy, with the aim of removing barriers and enabling fairer access to work for people living in supported accommodation. This project will also consider how factors beyond direct costs, such as stigma, lack of employer flexibility, and the intersection with domestic abuse recovery, compound financial barriers to work. the project is not only about financial disincentives but also about psychological, structural and practical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070461-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| 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 | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070461-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070461-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.open-uk.org
  OPEN20251908

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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