Published date: 10 May 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 June 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45262690

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£300,000 to £400,000

Procurement reference

MT229336

Published date

10 May 2023

Closing date

8 June 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 June 2023

Contract end date

11 September 2023

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

FACT have purchased and old pub, old Springwell Inn, Gateshead NE9 7AB. The building is to be fully refurbished. This comprises an old stone building with extensive brick built additions. It is in an exposed position on the outskirts of Wrekenton Village. This former public house is to be converted and then used by the charity as a cancer support centre/ awareness & education centre/community venue for the surrounding community.
FACT has fundraised for several years in preparation for a suitable property and then awarded match funding through the Levelling Up grant scheme to help develop a community building for all. There are specific time constraints and a payment schedule supplied by the funder that needs to be adhered to.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Joanne Smith

Address

UNIT T1
Stonehills
Gateshead
NE10 0HW
England

Telephone

+44 7714105293

Email

info@fact-cancersupport.co.uk

Website

www.fact-cancersupport.co.uk