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VCSE Infrastructure Support Services

Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, UKC22, NE8 1HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@gateshead.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1022500.0 GBP
Published
04 Mar 2026, 08:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85320000 - Social services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CONNECTED VOICE
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Gateshead Council is implementing a Contract with a qualified and experienced external contractor to deliver VCSE infrastructure support services. The provider will deliver a range of sector support including provision of information, advice and guidance, training, networking opportunities and facilitation, sector representation, and maintenance and promotion of the Our Gateshead website.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Contracts

Contract Title: VCSE Infrastructure Support Services

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