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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: harrietdinkele@gateshead.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1022500.0 GBP
Gross: 1227000.0 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 15:40
Deadline
23 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85320000 - Social services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Gateshead Council is looking to implement a Contract with a qualified and experienced external contractor to deliver VCSE infrastructure support services. The provider will be expected to 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

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082137-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,022,500.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,227,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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