Best Start in Life

The public procurement process titled "Best Start in Life," executed by Newcastle City Council, is concluded under the award stage. This contract focuses on health and social work services, specifically peer-supported breastfeeding groups, and wellness services across Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition, falling under the light-touch regime.

This process began with the contract's start date on 1st May 2025 and is slated to end by 31st March 2026, with the procurement being valued at £109,083 GBP net, or £130,900 GBP gross. Newcastle City Council, a public authority, initiated this project with Healthworks Newcastle serving as the supplier. This tender offers opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in health and social work, particularly wellness services.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing community health initiatives and that align with the values of voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The nature of this procurement process, being below threshold and direct, suggests a preference for localised expertise, making it ideal for enterprises operating within the Newcastle region to foster partnerships with the council and broaden their service offerings.