Scope
Description
Newcastle City Council has a duty to ensure that adults, children and carers who use, or are considering using the Direct Payment Support Service have access to high quality independent information, advice and practical assistance to choose and manage direct payments.
The purpose of this Contract is to assist the local authority and partner organisations to meet duties under these legislations.
This Pipeline Notice is for Information only at this stage. No further details are available beyond what is published here.
When this opportunity progresses a Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform.
If NCC seeks early engagement, a Market Engagement notice will be issued at that time along with any relevant information.
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We appreciate your interest and understanding.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 November 2025
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