Gateshead Council is in the process of recommissioning a contract to deliver advocacy services.
The current advocacy contract will expire on 30th September 2026.
The proposed contract will include the following statutory, non-statutory and general elements:
- Care Act
- IMCA
- RPR
- IMHA
- NHS Complaints
- Rule 1.2 Representative Advocacy
- General Advocacy.
Following consideration of the service requirements and the needs of people who access advocacy, it is proposed that the advocacy contract is procured as a single contract rather than divided into lots. This approach is justified as many individuals require access to more than one type of advocacy during their journey (e.g., statutory advocacy, issue-based advocacy, and specialist advocacy). Delivering these through one provider enables cohesive support for individuals, including a consistent advocacy approach and smooth transitions between different advocacy types, ensuring timely and coordinated support.
Parking Meters, Back-Office System and Payment App
Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Contract for their parking meters, Back-office system and parking payment app. The Council will be looking for a single suppler who can supply the meters, payment app and back-office system as a single contract.
The opportunity can be found via the link https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/62bdf36b-0536-4561-bfed-5405103f2b5f
Contract for the Provision of FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme
Gateshead Council (the Council) is looking to implement a Contract with an external contractor to deliver FaME - Falls Management Exercise Programme.
Contract dates: 1st October 2026 - 31st March 2029.
Extension options: 1 period of 12 months.
Framework for The Hire of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
The aim of this procurement is to implement a framework which covers the Council's requirements for the hiring of Highways and Construction Plant Equipment, and Welfare Units
The Contract is divided into 8 Lots. Suppliers may choose to submit bids for individual items within any Lot. It is not a requirement to provide pricing for every item within the Lots for which a Supplier is bidding. Detailed below are the categories of plant/equipment included within each Lot. All equipment must comply fully with all British and European regulations and standards at the time of hire.
Provision of Older People's Residential and Nursing Care Homes
Gateshead Council currently has a Contract in place for Older People's Residential and Nursing Care Homes, implemented in 2014.
The Council is in the process of renewing this to introduce the new Contract for Residential and Nursing Care Home Contract for Ageing Well People in the Borough of Gateshead, which is due to go to Tender in June 2026.
The Contract relates to the provision of Residential and Nursing Care across all Resident groups, including but not limited to people with general need, individuals with learning and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions, autism, neurological needs, palliative care and end of life care funded by the Council.
It is a requirement that the Provider will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and must comply with any standards or conditions set by CQC as the regulatory body.
