Scope
Description
To provide services and support for un paid carers of all ages who live in Newcastle. Under Section 4 of the Care Act 2014 , the Local Authority must establish, coordinate and maintain a service (or services) that provide accessible, up to date, accurate, comprehensive but proportionate advice and local information relating to care and support for people and support for carers. In addition to this the Children and Families Act 2014 states that a local authority must take reasonable steps to identify and The Young Carers (Needs Assessments) (England) Regulations 2015 mandate that local authorities conduct needs assessments for young carers. This provides an introductory summary of the service delivery.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,559,360 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 February 2026 to 24 February 2026
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
NEWCASTLE CARERS
- Companies House: 07869359
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJG-2235-GCCP
135-139 Shields Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 1DN
United Kingdom
Email: info@newcastlecarers.org.uk
Website: http://www.newcastlecarers.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nina Dixon
Email: corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Website: https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government