AwardedAwarded 5 August 2026

Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Cutting the cost of Education

North East Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

North East Combined Authority awarded training and education work to The Junction on 5 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £250,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The purpose of this service is to provide a region‑wide network facilitating a donation, collection and distribution service that education settings, from early years through to colleges, can access to obtain essential items that help children and young people fully participate in education. Items may include, for example, school uniform, digital equipment, or scientific calculators

Who won

WinnerValueDates
The Junction (SME)
2 bids received
£249,698
Awarded 5 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 049370-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 074182-2026

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From notice 049370-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 May 2026, last updated 5 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.