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Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:17

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:29

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Award

18 Dec 2023 at 15:34

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25 Sep 2023 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees" was initiated by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees. This initiative falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and aims to support voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors in Kirklees. The procurement is structured to enhance community cohesion and promote social and health well-being, particularly in response to challenges emphasised by the recent pandemic. The contract was signed on 18th December 2023 with a project end date set for 31st March 2029. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, represents a substantial investment of £2,083,500 and is focused in the region of UKE44. The procurement stage is currently in the Award stage, with Third Sector Leaders Kirklees being the active supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that are engaged in community services and social enterprises. By participating in this project, businesses can contribute to building community capacity, developing networks, and addressing local inequalities. Companies, particularly those with experience in delivering community programs or health and social services, can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings and enhance their portfolios. The emphasis on community engagement and sustainability in Kirklees provides a promising landscape for firms seeking to make a notable impact in the public sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Third Sector Leaders Kirklees, are well-positioned to compete and thrive under this contract due to their agility and community-centric focus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees

Notice Description

Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees (the "Services"). The council wishes to commission one provider who can provide support to all VCSE organisations in Kirklees, to increase VCSE capacity resilience and sustainability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kirklees Council and partners value the contribution made by our local Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise Sector in the local economy (VCSE). Creating jobs, delivering services, and connecting people in neighbourhoods improving community cohesion and reducing social isolation and loneliness as well as improving general health and well-being. The recent experiences in the context of the pandemic have brought that into even sharper focus. The rise in volunteering along with the invaluable roles played by mutual aid groups and anchor organisations are evidence of the energy and capacity that exists. This procurement intends to provide support to all VCSE organisations in Kirklees, to increase VCSE capacity resilience and sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040379
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004702-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,173,423 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,264,423 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
Additional Buyers

Kirklees Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Third Sector Leaders

Third Sector Leaders Kirklees

Further Information

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