Scope
Description
The Authority is procuring two separate over threshold contracts.
1.VCSE Infrastructure Support;
2.Volunteer Support Services.
These will be run as separate competitions.
Opportunity 1
VCSE Infrastructure Support
Value: £512,499 (36 months)
Opportunity 2
Volunteer Support Services
Value: £239,934 (36 months)
Each one has:-
• its own specification
• its own evaluation
• its own pricing schedule
• its own contract
• its own award notice
Total value (estimated)
- £752,433 excluding VAT
- £752,433 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government