Scope
Reference
S8892
Description
This procurement is restricted to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations based in or operating in South Tyneside only.
If you are not a VCSE based in or currently operating in South Tyneside Council, please do not submit a bid.
South Tyneside Council is seeking a provider to deliver a range of services to assist in the prevention of suicide. The service will be provided to men over the age of 18 years who are residents of South Tyneside and experience:
• Being socially isolated and lonely.
• A history of mental health issues.
• Dual diagnosis.
• Financial stress, retirement and unemployed.
• Health problems.
• Health inequalities, suicide rates are higher in more deprived areas.
• Alcohol and substance use.
Total value (estimated)
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by a period or periods of up to 24 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Participation
Conditions of participation
This procurement is restricted to voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations based in or operating in South Tyneside only.
If you are not a VCSE based in or currently operating in South Tyneside Council, please do not submit a bid.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions are to be made via https://open-uk.org/login, Project # OPEN20251965.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Tenders will firstly be assessed on their suitability. All those that are suitable will be be evaluated on 100% quality. There is no price evaluation as the council has set the annual price at £65,000, excl VAT.
Full details are provided in the tender pack.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://open-uk.org/login
Bidders must be registered on the Open E-Procurement System. Registration is free of charge via https://open-uk.org/login.
Once registered, please search for Project number # OPEN20251965 where you can download the full tender pack.
Contracting authority
South Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government