Scope
Reference
OPEN2026256
Description
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 £30,000
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 March 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 6 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC14 - Durham CC
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents should be submitted at https://www.open-uk.org/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
80% Quality
20% Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.open-uk.org/
Tender documents are available at https://www.open-uk.org/
OPEN2026256
Contracting authority
North East Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMR-6594-BRGH
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 5BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government