AwardedAwarded 3 March 2026
VCSE Infrastructure Support Services
Gateshead Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Gateshead Borough Council awarded care work to Connected Voice on 3 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,022,500 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Connected Voice 2 bids received | £1,022,500 | Awarded 19 February 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069767-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 082137-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015303-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 019272-2026
About the buyer
Gateshead Borough CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 069767-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025, last updated 4 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.