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Business & professional services in North East
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering North East, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Business & professional services notices in North East
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003191 - Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities
Durham County Council seeks a provider to offer accommodation and support services for homeless people with multiple vulnerabilities. The council notes a significant increase in temporary accommodation demand, from 48 households in 2018/19 to 140 in early 2025.
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Creative Services
Karbon Homes seeks a creative agency or studio to provide design, branding, photography and video production on a retained basis. Work spans print and digital outputs for their communications, marketing, sales and lettings teams.
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ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)
Historic England wants two community organisations to research individuals, groups and events eligible for the National Blue Plaques Scheme. One lot covers the North of England (North West, North East, Yorkshire); the other covers the East of England.
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Practice Level Support Services in General Practice
NHS England is establishing a commercial mechanism for Practice Level Support services to help general practices improve operations, access, and health outcomes. The contract spans 7 regional lots across England, each for 3 years with a 1-year extension option.
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VCSE Infrastructure Support
Newcastle City Council is procuring VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) Infrastructure Support and Volunteer Support Services as two separate 36-month contracts. The notice signals an open competition but detailed specifications and lot details will come later.
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Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services
The Education Training Collective wants an independent review of how its administrative and business support services are organised, delivered and governed across the group following merger and growth. The work includes designing future operating models for these functions.
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MBC000631 MBC Events Tea Support and Infrastructure Arrangements
Middlesbrough Council needs tea support and infrastructure arrangements for its events programme, which includes the Orange Pip Market, Christmas events, and civic calendar activities. The council also assures third-party events on council land.
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Business Durham Select List
Durham County Council is establishing a select list of business consultants to advise pre-start, start-up and existing businesses. The framework is grant-funded under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Housing Benefits and Housing Pooling Audit for South Tyneside Council
South Tyneside Council needs auditing of Housing Benefits and Housing Pooling Claims across multiple financial years. All six audits must be completed by November 2026.
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TVCA-PROC-0782 - Tees Valley IoT Network Consultancy
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants a feasibility study on whether to build or adopt an IoT network across the region. If the study recommends investment and internal approval is secured, additional phases covering use case design, procurement support, deployment, and benefits evaluation may follow.
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Total Facilities Management
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary is seeking a total facilities management supplier for its entire property portfolio, consolidating what is currently handled through local contracts. This opportunity is restricted to approved suppliers already on the CCS RM6232 framework Lot 1b.
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Provision of Non Medical Support Services
University of Sunderland seeks a provider to deliver non-medical support services to students who need additional help to participate fully in academic study and university life. The services aim to remove learning barriers and promote equality of opportunity.
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002360 - Single Person Discount (SPD) Monitoring Service Review
Durham County Council wants an external review of their Single Person Discount (SPD) monitoring service, which currently handles council tax eligibility checks via an online form linked to their system. The review will assess whether the current process is working well.
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Contract for Design, Delivery, Storage & Hire of Christmas Illuminations - 2026 -2030
North Tyneside Council needs a supplier to design, deliver, maintain and store Christmas lights for ten established schemes across the borough. Installation will be handled by the council's street lighting provider.
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Temporary / Emergency Accommodation
Durham County Council is building an open list of accommodation providers for temporary and emergency housing. Providers supply self-contained units, B&B rooms, and accessible options on demand across County Durham and neighbouring areas.
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C-014171 - Inclusive Sports Programme Re-Tender
Newcastle City Council wants a provider to plan and run inclusive sports activities for children and young people with additional needs across the city. The programme includes these young people and their friends.
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C-014170 - Inclusive Youth Projects Re-Tender
Newcastle City Council wants a provider to plan and deliver inclusive youth groups and activities for children and young people with additional needs across Newcastle. This is a re-tender of an existing service.
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Durham Coast SSSI Condition Assessment of the Breeding Seabird Colony
Natural England needs a breeding seabird survey at Durham Coast SSSI covering cormorant, kittiwake, fulmar, herring gull and razorbill populations. The work must follow JNCC CSM standards and cover three key coastal areas over approximately 10km.
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Secure Bulk Destruction & Disposal of Confidential Waste
NHS Business Services Authority needs secure bulk destruction and disposal of confidential waste including NHS prescriptions, patient medical records, and waste cardboard. The service generates revenue for the Authority through paper recycling.
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Events Management Framework
North East Combined Authority is establishing a framework for event management services to plan, deliver and evaluate regional events that promote initiatives to businesses, stakeholders and communities. The framework will support the authority and partners across agreed events.
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TVCA-PROC-0753 - TVCA Digital Transport Programme – Services to Appraise an Intelligent Transport Full Business Case
TVCA needs an Intelligent Transport Systems Subject Matter Expert to develop, review and assure a Digital Transport Programme Full Business Case. The work must follow HM Treasury Green Book 2026 guidance and TVCA's assurance framework.
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Upper Teesdale SSSI Condition Assessment of the Vascular Plant Assemblage
Natural England needs a condition assessment of vascular plants across Upper Teesdale SSSI, confirming presence or absence of species in survey units and evaluating population viability and habitat suitability. The work must address evidence gaps and provide recommendations on management effectiveness.
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TVCA-PROC-0744 - Active Travel Engagement Support Services
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants a service provider to promote cycling and walking, drive behaviour change toward active travel, and manage a programme across five local authorities. The provider will operate from two physical locations and work with staff and volunteers.
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MBC000636 Middlesbrough Event Stewarding Services
Middlesbrough Council needs stewarding staff for its events programme, including the Christmas Reindeer Parade, light switch-on, Orange Pip Markets, and civic events. The contract runs for an unspecified period and covers a range of event types and sizes.
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VOLUNTARY SATELLITE TAGGING DEVICE / SYSTEM
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is procuring voluntary satellite tagging devices and systems for use across five police forces in Yorkshire and the Humber. The contract covers goods, servicing, and support for 4 years with possible 12-month extensions.