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Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 15:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 11:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector" in the Stockton-on-Tees area. The procurement process has been conducted using an open procedure, which was deemed suitable given its alignment with UK legislative requirements (2023/54). The award was completed on 21st August 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 16th September 2025. This contract, valued at approximately £830,920.5, aims to provide crucial infrastructure support services within the VCSE sector, promoting a vibrant environment for community and social enterprises in the region. The related award period is scheduled to end on 30th September 2029, offering a medium-to-long-term opportunity for service delivery under this framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the business and management consultancy industry, particularly those with a strong track record of supporting the VCSE sector. The tender process favours submissions from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a commitment to social value, thereby creating an attractive proposition for bidders aiming to establish or expand their footprint in community-focused projects. Businesses that can demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality service delivery, resource planning, and infrastructure management, while aligning with local strategic priorities, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. This is also a chance for businesses to forge strong partnerships with other local leaders, contributing positively to social and economic growth across Stockton-on-Tees.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

Notice Description

Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract value from the formation of the Framework is PS200,000 per year. The overall estimated value of the Framework is PS1,000,000 and allows for the flexing of services, where a change to the scope of services is seen to be necessary.

Planning Information

Expressions of interest are invited from organisations who have demonstrable experience in working with and supporting organisations from the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector Infrastructure. This market consultation is published on the North East Procurement Organisation's OPEN Procurement Portal at https://open-uk.org/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050581-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£830,920 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATALYST STOCKTON-ON-TEES LIMITED

Further Information

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