Scope
Description
Gateshead Council is implementing a Contract with a qualified and experienced external contractor to deliver VCSE infrastructure support services.
The provider will deliver a range of sector support including provision of information, advice and guidance, training, networking opportunities and facilitation, sector representation, and maintenance and promotion of the Our Gateshead website.
Contract 1. VCSE Infrastructure Support Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,022,500 excluding VAT
- £1,227,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract term 36 months with options to extend for up to 2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CONNECTED VOICE
- Companies House: 06681475
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWN-1583-VRCH
One Strawberry Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4BX
United Kingdom
Email: connect@connectedvoice.org.uk
Website: http://www.connectedvoice.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. VCSE Infrastructure Support Services
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government