Planning

Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2025 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage for a potential tender titled "Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support," aimed at providing support services within the Dudley region. The procurement focuses on services within the civic betterment and community facility support sector, and the estimated contract value is £560,000, with a gross value of £672,000. The process is currently in market engagement, with a significant event scheduled for 29th July 2025. This engagement will provide insights and shape future proposals. The prospective contract is expected to cover the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential renewals up to 2033. The Dudley Council can be reached at corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk for more details.

This opportunity presents significant potential for organisations involved in supporting voluntary sector infrastructure, particularly those classified as SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations within Dudley. Businesses with expertise in civic betterment and community support services are well-positioned to influence the shaping of the tender during the market engagement phase. With strategic planning, interested entities can enhance their presence and contribute substantially to the development of a thriving and inclusive voluntary sector in Dudley. Engaging early will provide firms with valuable insights into market needs, aligning their offerings effectively with the Council's expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

voluntary sector infrastructure support Service within Dudley

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038344-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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