Scope
Reference
OPEN20251959
Description
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,388,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2028
- Possible extension to 11 November 2029
- 3 years, 10 months
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month periods available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
As per tender documents.
Lot 1. Newcastle City Council
Description
Newcastle City Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. North Tyneside Borough Council
Description
North Tyneside Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Northumberland County Council
Description
Northumberland County Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Gateshead Council
Description
Gateshead Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Sunderland City Council
Description
Sunderland City Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Durham County Council
Description
Durham County Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. South Tyneside Council
Description
South Tyneside Council.
The purpose of the 'Advice in community settings and schools' service is to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice across our region, making this available within a wider range of trusted community spaces - such as early years settings - to help families receive their entitlement, including those who are in work.
North Tyneside Council (the Council) procuring on behalf of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) which has been duly authorised.
All references to the Council in documentation should be understood to include North Tyneside Council's procuring role as the representative of North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA).
North Tyneside Council is the procuring authority, the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (North East CA) is the contracting authority.
Lot value (estimated)
- £484,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Newcastle City Council
Lot 2. North Tyneside Borough Council
Lot 3. Northumberland County Council
Lot 4. Gateshead Council
Lot 5. Sunderland City Council
Lot 6. Durham County Council
Lot 7. South Tyneside Council
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 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)
5 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement carried out with North East Combined Authority.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/007fef32-e025-42a1-93d7-30269f33a66e
Contracting authority
North East Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMR-6594-BRGH
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE4 5BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
North Tyneside Borough Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: North Tyneside Council are the Procuring Authority.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBQ-4733-WWLW
Quadrant
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside