Scope
Reference
008841
Description
Community Opportunities are an important contribution to Newcastle City Council's commitment to enabling people in Newcastle to age well, by providing support and carer relief that enables people to be socially connected to their community, to live as independently as possible and lead safe and active lives. It will offer flexible, high-quality, support, with a focus on connecting people to their communities, maximising independence, and helping to prevent admission into long term residential care or hospital. The approach of commissioning Community Opportunities will assist with creating a wider offer encompassing a continuum of social care-related support inclusive of four key areas: prevention, crisis, and long-term support.
The Contract is awarded under 2 Lots:
Lot 1 - TWO Community Hub Zone Based Service covering the Four neighbourhood zones. One building base will operate in the North and East of the city and the other in the Inner West and Outer West of the city. Block contract.
Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Service, city-wide to cover additional provision, split equally between successful providers.
Annual Rate Lot 1: £312,000.00 (£156,000.00 Per one Community Hub - Building Base)
Annual rate Lot 2: up to £156,000.00 (unit price of £60.00 per day session, including transport)
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Lot 1. Community Hub Zones Based Service
Description
TWO Community Hub Zone Based Service covering the Four neighbourhood zones. One building base will operate in the North and East of the city and the other in the Inner West and Outer West of the city. Contracts will be awarded to two highest scoring providers - for each provider to deliver service in each location.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services
Description
City-wide services to cover additional provision of up to 50 placements per week, split equally between successful providers.
Annual value up to £156,000 across the Lot.
Contract 1. Community Hub - Zone 1 (North and East)
Lots
Lot 1. Community Hub Zones Based Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £780,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
36 months contract 2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312100 - Daycare services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Contract 2. Community Hub Zone Two (Inner and Outer West)
Lots
Lot 1. Community Hub Zones Based Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £780,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312100 - Daycare services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Contract 3. Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £780,000 excluding VAT
- £780,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312100 - Daycare services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Community Hub Zones Based Service
- 6 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services
- 5 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AGE UK GATESHEAD LIMITED
- Companies House: 01863488
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQL-3693-YRQW
215 High Street High Street
Gateshead
NE8 1AS
United Kingdom
Email: advice@ageukgateshead.org.uk
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/gateshead/
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 3. Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services
S&Z HOSPITALITY LIMITED
- Companies House: 14198447
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNL-2129-XQVW
Collingwood Buildings
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1JF
United Kingdom
Email: zahira@szhospitality.co.uk
Website: http://www.therainbowcaregroup.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Community Hub Zone Two (Inner and Outer West)
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- Companies House: 02025848
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPH-7928-QDVG
Community Centre Welbeck Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 3BT
United Kingdom
Email: admin@anthonycareservices.org.uk
Website: https://anthonycareservices.org.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Community Hub - Zone 1 (North and East)
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