---
title: "Access to emergency Transportation and Accommodation 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c673"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Access to emergency Transportation and Accommodation 2026

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c673

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Gateshead Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, involved a direct award for the provision of emergency transportation and accommodation services for incident response. The contract, titled "Access to emergency Transportation and Accommodation 2026," falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, and covers the region of Gateshead, UKC22. The entire process bypassed a competitive bidding process as it was secured "Below threshold" without competition, and the contract was completed and signed on 6th July 2026. The duration of the contract is from the start date through 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of GBP 4,080.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in emergency support services to engage with a public authority and enhance their public sector portfolio. Large-scale companies, like CMAC GROUP UK LIMITED—selected as the supplier—are well-positioned to deliver on large, time-sensitive contracts, demonstrating their capabilities in providing seamless, efficient services critical during emergencies. Businesses with robust logistical capabilities and expertise in prompt deployment during crisis scenarios will find such contracts advantageous for business growth and public sector collaboration.

## Notice

Direct award to secure emergency transport and accommodation support for incident response. The contract plays a pivotal role in the Council's emergency response arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064236-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CMAC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064236-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064236-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cmacgroup.com
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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