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title: "Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns (Campaign 01: Care-Experienced Young People)"
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# Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns (Campaign 01: Care-Experienced Young People)

Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0652d7

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## Summary

The North East Combined Authority is inviting bidders to participate in the tender for the Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns, specifically Campaign 01 targeting care-experienced young people. This procurement, under the 'services' category, aims to enhance the uptake of entitlements and support for this demographic through innovative campaigns. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and the wider North East region (UKC22, UKC14, UKC2), the tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage of procurement. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5th March 2026 at 23:59 and the enquiry period closing at 17:00 on the same day. The open competition method is employed, and proposals must adhere to the electronic submission guidelines detailed on the official tender page.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the education and training services industry, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their portfolio by contributing to a crucial social cause. With a maximum budget of £30,000, organisations with expertise in data-driven campaigns and experience in addressing social welfare issues will stand out in the bidding process. The contract is significant due to its focus on a high-impact area under the North East child poverty action plan, presenting businesses with the chance to demonstrate their creative capabilities and commitment to social improvement while competing under award criteria prioritising quality (80%) and price (20%).

## Notice

This invitation to tender invites bidders to develop and run a data-driven campaign, designed to increase take-up of entitlements and other support for care-experienced young people. This is part of a wider programme of work delivering against the North East child poverty action plan. The maximum total budget for this contract is PS30,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012972-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012972-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012972-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.open-uk.org/
  Tender documents are available at https://www.open-uk.org/ OPEN2026256

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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