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Community Opportunities are an important contribution to Newcastle City Council's commitment to enabling people in Newcastle to age well, by providing support and carer relief that enables people to be socially connected to their community, to live as independently as possible and lead safe and active lives. It will offer flexible, high-quality, support, with a focus on connecting people to their communities, maximising independence, and helping to prevent admission into long term residential care or hospital. The approach of commissioning Community Opportunities will assist with creating a wider offer encompassing a continuum of social care-related support inclusive of four key areas: prevention, crisis, and long-term support.
The Contract is awarded under 2 Lots:
Lot 1 - TWO Community Hub Zone Based Service covering the Four neighbourhood zones. One building base will operate in the North and East of the city and the other in the Inner West and Outer West of the city. Block contract.
Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Service, city-wide to cover additional provision, split equally between successful providers.
Annual Rate Lot 1: £312,000.00 (£156,000.00 Per one Community Hub - Building Base)
Annual rate Lot 2: up to £156,000.00 (unit price of £60.00 per day session, including transport)
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGE UK GATESHEAD LIMITED | Charity Commission: 702561 Companies House: 01863488 | £780,000 | 1 lot Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services | - |
| ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | Charity Commission: 517745 Companies House: 02025848 | £780,000 | 1 lot Community Hub Zones Based Service | - |
| S&Z HOSPITALITY LIMITED | 14198447 | £780,000 | 1 lot Community Hub Zones Based Service | - |
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 11 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Community Hub Zones Based Service Dec 2025 – Nov 2028 | £1,560,000 | 6 | pending | |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 - Satellite Flexible Services Dec 2025 – Nov 2028 | £780,000 | 5 | pending |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £7,378 in 6 payments (over £25k) from BEIS, Department for Transport (2012-06-27 to 2018-08-30).