Inclusion Key Worker 2026-28

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06b020Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableplanned

Estimated value

£1.1m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

08 Jun 2026

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Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide Key Workers who will deliver targeted support to identified children and young people. This support will enable them to remain in mainstream education, reintegrate into education following permanent exclusion where appropriate, and receive personalised 1:1 interventions. Through proactive, relationship based support, the contractor will work to reduce the risk of temporary exclusions escalating into permanent exclusions, ensuring that vulnerable learners receive consistent, effective, and timely assistance.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06b020
Total value
£1,087,560 excluding VAT
£1,305,072 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2028
Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure