--- title: "Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Provision of Advice and Guidance in Community Settings and Schools" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e023" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e023" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e023.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e023.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Provision of Advice and Guidance in Community Settings and Schools Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e023 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e023) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e023.json) ## Summary The North East Combined Authority, in collaboration with North Tyneside Borough Council, is currently inviting tenders for their Child Poverty Reduction Programme, aimed at providing advice and guidance in community settings and schools. The procurement process, led by North Tyneside Borough Council, falls under the services category with an open procedure and is particularly focused on education and training services within the UKC region. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 12th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 28th November 2025. The total estimated contract value is £3,388,000 GBP, and the award is anticipated by 5th January 2026, with contract commencement from 12th January 2026. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community and educational advisory services to expand their operations within the North East of England. The focus on income maximisation, benefits, and debt advice aligns well with firms offering financial consultancy, social support services, and educational outreach programs. Additionally, the procurement is especially suitable for SMEs, offering long-term engagement potential with renewable contract options of two additional 12-month periods, thereby enabling sustained business growth. Businesses with a strong emphasis on quality and the ability to deliver impactful community services are ideally positioned to compete in this tender. ## Notice The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. ### Lot Information Newcastle City Council Newcastle City Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. North Tyneside Borough Council North Tyneside Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. Northumberland County Council Northumberland County Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. Gateshead Council Gateshead Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. Sunderland City Council Sunderland City Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. Durham County Council Durham County Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. South Tyneside Council South Tyneside Council. The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work. North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised. All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA). North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority. Renewal: 2 x 12 month periods available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073422-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,388,000 | | Lots value | £3,388,000 | | 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 | | Additional buyers | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | 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 | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 10:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073422-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073422-2025 13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/007fef32-e025-42a1-93d7-30269f33a66e ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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