Social care tenders and contracts in the North East
There are 2 live social care tenders in the North East right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers adult social care, day services, respite and short breaks, carers support and advocacy contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 2 live social care tenders in the North East we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 1 of 2 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live social care tenders in the North East
- Community Specialist Stop Smoking ServiceNewcastle City CouncilNorth East£1.7mCloses 9 days
- Regional Care Cooperative - Supported AccommodationGreater Manchester Combined AuthorityNorth East +8£2m–20mCloses 25 daysSME
03Who is buying
- Newcastle City Council 1 live tender
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority 1 live tender
04Social care contracts: common questions
How many social care tenders are live in the North East?
2 right now, from 2 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in social care contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win social care contracts?
Often, yes. 1 of the 2 live tenders in the North East are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Care
Care contracts are usually let through frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems run by councils, so joining the right list matters as much as any single tender. Buyers will expect CQC registration and a good rating, safeguarding policies, and evidence you can recruit and keep staff.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.