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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.

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

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

WinnerValueDates
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

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 069767-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 082137-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 015303-2026
  4. 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.