North East Combined Authority

• Contracts awarded37
• Period covered8 May 2026 to 6 Nov 2026
• Distinct suppliers65
• Contract valuesMedian £85k across the 20 awards that state a value
• Suppliers named36 of 37 awards

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  Business Support North East Framework

  North East Combined Authority · Closes 13 Nov 2026

  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 13 awards
• Research & development 11 awards
• Financial & insurance 2 awards
• Property & real estate 1 award
• Surveying, architecture & engineering 1 award

Contracts awarded

• Audit Support
  6 Nov 2026 · £41k · ends 31 Dec 2026
  Awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK LLP
• Small Venues Fund - Fund Administrator
  2 Nov 2026 · £250k · ends 31 Aug 2029
  Awarded to UMI COMMERCIAL LIMITED
• NORTH EAST WARM HOMES - RETROFIT LOAN SCHEME
  29 Oct 2026 · ends 1 Jun 2038
  Awarded to LENDOLOGY CIC
• Reflective Practice and Impact Support Partner
  29 Oct 2026 · ends 11 Sept 2027
  Awarded to FUEL RESEARCH LTD
• In-Work Poverty and Good Work Grants
  29 Oct 2026 · £2.5m · ends 31 Mar 2030
  Awarded to SOCIETY MATTERS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
• Photography Services Framework
  27 Oct 2026 · £356k · ends 8 Nov 2028
  Awarded to CREO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED, THE BIGGER PICTURE AGENCY LTD, NOW NORTH EAST LIMITED, THE SOCIAL CO ACADEMY LIMITED, GAVIN FORSTER PHOTOGRAPHY LIMITED
• Boosting Apprenticeship Pathways (Employers) (SP43)
  21 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Jul 2027
  Awarded to SDN ENTERPRISES LIMITED
• Business North East Creative Identity
  21 Oct 2026 · ends 28 Oct 2026
  Awarded to CRAVENS LIMITED
• Mentoring Provision for Aspiring Pathways Students
  2 Oct 2026 · £47k · ends 31 Jul 2027
  Awarded to MCR PATHWAYS
• Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion and Redesign
  22 Sept 2026 · £386k · ends 30 Apr 2027
  Awarded to NORTH EAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
• Angel Network Creative Services
  22 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Apr 2027
  Awarded to BrandXYZ
• Integrated Settlement Skills Programme
  16 Sept 2026 · ends 1 Aug 2027
  Awarded 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
• Specialist employment support for economically inactive young people with involvement in the youth justice / criminal justice system
  14 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Awarded to THE SKILL MILL LIMITED
• Digital Twin - Transport Business Case Support
  11 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026
  Awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED
• North East MSA & Local Authority Joint Workshop
  9 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Oct 2026
  Awarded to Shared Intelligence
• Youth Voice and NEET Strategy Development
  9 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Awarded to YOUTH EMPLOYMENT UK C.I.C.
• Construction Sector Plan
  9 Sept 2026 · ends 14 Aug 2026
  Awarded to URBAN FORESIGHT LIMITED
• Centre for Excellence - Strategic Branding
  8 Sept 2026 · £6k · ends 30 Sept 2026
  Awarded to GARDINER RICHARDSON LIMITED
• North East Region Bus Franchising Consultation Leaflets Printing and Distribution
  7 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026
  Awarded to Whistl UK Ltd
• Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Local Test and Learn Pilot - Baby Boxes
  1 Sept 2026
  Awarded to The Children Foundation Limited
• Tackling Childcare Barriers through HAF and After School Activity
  1 Sept 2026 · £140k · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Awarded to FOUNDATION OF LIGHT, NEWCASTLE UNITED FOUNDATION
• Creative Careers Carousel (SP31)
  1 Sept 2026 · £4k · ends 31 Mar 2027
  Awarded to QUEEN'S HALL ARTS
• Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate
  25 Aug 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2026
  Awarded to SANDERSON WEATHERALL LLP
• Oracy for Careers Project (SP44)
  21 Aug 2026 · £20k · ends 31 Jul 2027
  Awarded to National Literacy Trust
• Community Impact Fund: Programme Mobilisation
  20 Aug 2026 · £91k · ends 5 Feb 2027
  Awarded to Social Finance Limited

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