--- title: "Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060130" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060130" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060130.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060130.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-01-07" --- # Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060130 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060130) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060130.json) ## Summary The North East Combined Authority has initiated a tender for a "Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy services. The procurement process, conducted under an open competition method, is currently active with the tender stage ongoing. The initiative aims to address child poverty through a comprehensive childcare strategy across multiple local authorities in the North East, including County Durham, Gateshead, and Sunderland. Key dates include a deadline for clarification questions on 16th January 2026 and a submission deadline on 23rd January 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and will span from 1st February 2026 to 31st August 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in crafting strategic frameworks and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on regional representation and collaboration. The project promises substantial business growth potential through the provision of evidence-led strategic initiatives that influence policy and practice within the region, thereby establishing the participating organisations as leaders in public policy consultancy. ## Notice This invitation to tender (ITT) invites bidders to develop a Regional Childcare Strategy for the North East Combined Authority region as part of a wider programme of work delivering against the North East child poverty action plan. This ITT will comprise one lot for the whole of the region covering the local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside Northumberland, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. The purpose of this commission for a Regional Childcare Strategy is to assimilate a robust, evidence-based strategy, framework for action and recommendations to drive forward the work of the North East Combined Authority, its constituent authorities and other regional partners and stakeholders. The commissioned organisation and its partners will be responsible for ensuring that the work represents the diverse experiences from across the region and system; recognising local nuance and focussing on the experiences of low-income families and the priority groups identified in the regional child poverty action plan (Annexe 1). We are seeking a partnership approach to this work, providing diverse perspectives on this complex challenge. The approach will be evidence-led with the views and needs of parents/carers and communities at its heart. The work will engage with professionals and other local, regional, and national stakeholders. Deadline for clarification questions is 16th January 2026 5pm. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001154-2026 | | 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 | 7 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | 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 | TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001154-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001154-2026 7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - www.open-uk.org Project reference number: OPEN202620 ## 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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