This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:52

TenderUpdate

23 Apr 2026 at 15:36

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 16:56

Planning

08 Jul 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support" contract, a tender aimed at enhancing the capacity and connections of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations within the Dudley borough. The process followed an open procedure and was awarded as a single contract, valued at £659,302.01. The procurement was regulated under the UKPGA 2023/54 and was aligned with public authority standards. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1st October 2026 and extends to 30th September 2029, with potential renewals possible between 2029 and 2033. The procurement primarily engages the health and social work services industry, and all activities related to it will be conducted within the UKG36 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with experience in supporting the voluntary sector and enhancing its infrastructure, especially those willing to collaborate with public, voluntary, and independent sectors. Large-scale organisations like Dudley Council for Voluntary Service, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited due to their capacity to meet procurement demands and deliver high-quality services. Businesses positioned to offer substantial social value alongside service quality, coupled with an ability to engage in a multiyear service execution with possible extensions, stand to benefit significantly. This contract, through its services, offers a robust platform for organisations seeking to establish a strong presence in the community support services landscape.

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Notice Title

Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Dudley Council invites suitably experienced and qualified providers to tender for the delivery of Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support (VSIS) for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations and groups operating within Dudley borough. The commissioned provider(s) will work collaboratively with partners across the public, voluntary and independent sectors to act as a key enabler of a strong, resilient and well connected VCS. The Council reserves the right to use the powers available to it under Section 21 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. This includes the Council's ability under Section 21 PA23 to issue tender notices and associated tender documents as required for the lawful conduct of the procurement process, as well as its ability under Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) PA23 to make permitted contract modifications without commencing a new procurement procedure, where such modifications meet the statutory conditions.

Planning Information

Voices from the voluntary sector event Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 10:00am to 12:00 noon Priory Community Centre, Priory Road, Dudley, DY1 4DS This workshop is for people from organisations who have shared their views so far as well as people from other VCFSE groups and organisations operating in Dudley borough, and those who may be interested in delivering infrastructure support within Dudley borough in the future. The information gathered from this workshop will help shape future proposals including any potential tendering process and associated service specification. During this workshop we will share the insight we have gathered over the last few months from speaking to people about support for a thriving and inclusive voluntary sector. You will have the opportunity to reflect on priorities for the future and the information gathered during this workshop will help shape future proposals for voluntary sector infrastructure support. Arrival at 10:00am for a 10:15am start. Tea, coffee and water will be available. Additional information for potential providers The information gathered during this workshop will help shape future proposals for voluntary sector infrastructure support, including any potential tendering process and associated service specification. This event is not part of a formal procurement process. Participation or non-participation in this workshop shall not prevent any provider participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of this event shall place any provider at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in this workshop will be at each provider's own cost. No expense in responding to this process will be reimbursed by the Council. This is not a call for competition. Potential providers are also welcome to talk to us on a 1-1 basis. If you would like to arrange a 1-1 conversation, please contact joanna.pritchard@dudley.gov.uk before 18th July 2025. We intend to close market engagement by 8th August 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057134-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£659,302 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUDLEY COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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