Tender

Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 16:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 Jul 2025 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking providers to tender for delivering Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support within Dudley borough. This procurement process, categorised as Health and social work services, aims to develop strong partnerships across public, voluntary, and independent sectors. The tender is currently in the open procedure stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 14 April 2026 and tender submissions closing on 24 April 2026. The service provision is scheduled to begin on 1 October 2026 with potential renewal options extending up to 2033.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure support services for the voluntary sector, particularly those experienced in fostering community resilience. The contract, notably rewarding social value and quality, is well-suited for small and medium enterprises and voluntary community social enterprises in the Dudley region. Given the size and scope of this project, participation could facilitate business expansion and enhance reputation by aligning with public service initiatives. Interested parties are encouraged to register on Intend to access necessary tender documents and to engage in forthcoming workshops to better shape services aligned with local needs.

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Notice Information

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.

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/024837-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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