Buyers
North East Combined Authority
North East Combined Authority awarded 32 contracts between 8 May 2026 and 27 October 2026, to 60 different suppliers. The most common categories were Education & training (15 awards), then Business & professional services (12), then Research & development (9). Where a value was stated (17 awards), the median was £85k. 23 of those contracts are due to end in the next 12 months, and it has 2 tenders open to bid now.
Taken from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder contract award notices published between 8 May 2026 to 27 Oct 2026. Every row links to the original notice.
- Contracts awarded32
- Period covered8 May 2026 to 27 Oct 2026
- Distinct suppliers60
- Contract valuesMedian £85k across the 17 awards that state a value
- Suppliers named31 of 32 awards
Open to bid now
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Small-firm friendly
Evaluation Services: Events & Participation Programme (2026-2029)
The North East Combined Authority wants an independent evaluator for a sports and cultural participation programme running 2027-2029. The evaluation will cover delivery, outputs, outcomes, economic impact, participation change, health, volunteering, equality, environment and social value.
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Business Support North East Framework
The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is establishing a framework to deliver business support services across five areas: inspiring entrepreneurs, exploring enterprise readiness, helping businesses start, supporting established businesses to succeed, and assisting scaling. This is region-wide provision for North East businesses.
What they buy
- Education & training 15 awards
- Business & professional services 12 awards
- Research & development 9 awards
- IT, software & telecoms 1 award
- Property & real estate 1 award
- Surveying, architecture & engineering 1 award
Contracts awarded
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Photography Services Framework
27 Oct 2026 · £356k · ends 8 Nov 2028Awarded to CREO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, THE BIGGER PICTURE AGENCY LTD, NOW NORTH EAST LIMITED, THE SOCIAL CO ACADEMY LIMITED, GAVIN FORSTER PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
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Boosting Apprenticeship Pathways (Employers) (SP43)
21 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jul 2027Awarded to SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED
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Business North East Creative Identity
21 Oct 2026 · ends 28 Oct 2026Awarded to CRAVENS LIMITED
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Mentoring Provision for Aspiring Pathways Students
2 Oct 2026 · £47k · ends 31 Jul 2027Awarded to MCR PATHWAYS
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Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion and Redesign
22 Sept 2026 · £386k · ends 30 Apr 2027Awarded to NORTH EAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Angel Network Creative Services
22 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Apr 2027Awarded to BrandXYZ
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Integrated Settlement Skills Programme
16 Sept 2026 · ends 1 Aug 2027Awarded to B-SKILL LIMITED, ALPHA CARE AGENCY LIMITED, Think Employment Ltd, TRN (TRAIN) LTD., LEEP TALENT LIMITED, CASTLEVIEW GROUP TRAINING LIMITED, HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING LIMITED, Learning Curve Group, RELEASE POTENTIAL LTD, WINNOVATION LIMITED, GEM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, Back 2 Work Complete Training, AIM 2 LEARN LTD, REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING LIMITED, MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED, OPTIMUM SKILLS LIMITED, TLG BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED, SPORTSCAPE TRAINING LTD, RE:GEN ACADEMY LIMITED
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Specialist employment support for economically inactive young people with involvement in the youth justice / criminal justice system
14 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to THE SKILL MILL LIMITED
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Digital Twin - Transport Business Case Support
11 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026Awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED
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North East MSA & Local Authority Joint Workshop
9 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Oct 2026Awarded to Shared Intelligence
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Youth Voice and NEET Strategy Development
9 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to YOUTH EMPLOYMENT UK C.I.C.
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Construction Sector Plan
9 Sept 2026 · ends 14 Aug 2026Awarded to URBAN FORESIGHT LIMITED
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Centre for Excellence - Strategic Branding
8 Sept 2026 · £6k · ends 30 Sept 2026Awarded to GARDINER RICHARDSON LIMITED
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North East Region Bus Franchising Consultation Leaflets Printing and Distribution
7 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026Awarded to Whistl UK Ltd
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Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Local Test and Learn Pilot - Baby Boxes
1 Sept 2026Awarded to The Children Foundation Limited
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Tackling Childcare Barriers through HAF and After School Activity
1 Sept 2026 · £140k · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to FOUNDATION OF LIGHT, NEWCASTLE UNITED FOUNDATION
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Creative Careers Carousel (SP31)
1 Sept 2026 · £4k · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
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Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate
25 Aug 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026Awarded to SANDERSON WEATHERALL LLP
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Oracy for Careers Project (SP44)
21 Aug 2026 · £20k · ends 31 Jul 2027Awarded to National Literacy Trust
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Community Impact Fund: Programme Mobilisation
20 Aug 2026 · £91k · ends 5 Feb 2027Awarded to Social Finance Limited
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Unpaid Carers Infrastructure
12 Aug 2026 · £173k · ends 31 Mar 2027Awarded to THE NORTH TYNESIDE CARERS CENTRE
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Together Through Sport - Newcastle Rugby Foundation
12 Aug 2026 · £10k · ends 1 Jul 2027Awarded to NEWCASTLE RUGBY FOUNDATION
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Together Through Sport - Newcastle United Foundation
12 Aug 2026 · £10k · ends 1 Jul 2027Awarded to NEWCASTLE UNITED FOUNDATION
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Together Through Sport - Foundation of Light
12 Aug 2026 · £10k · ends 1 Jul 2027Awarded to FOUNDATION OF LIGHT
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Together Through Sport - Newcastle Eagles
12 Aug 2026 · £10k · ends 1 Jul 2027Awarded to EAGLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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