Tender

Volunteer Programme

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council, a renowned sub-central public authority based in Chatham, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for a "Volunteer Programme." This programme, aimed at recruiting, training, and mobilising volunteers to assist with service delivery in Children and Family Hubs and community outreach, falls under the "Health and Social Work Services" category. The open competition procurement method is being used, with a total contract value of £40,000 GBP. Interested businesses must note the important submission deadline: 13 August 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 11 August 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude by 1 September 2026.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in volunteer recruitment and training services to expand their portfolio and establish or enhance their presence in the public sector. Entities with robust technical ability aligning with the council's requirements stand a favourable chance, considering the award criteria prioritise technical proficiency and value. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in health and social work services may find this tender particularly attractive, given its open competitive nature and focus on community engagement and service delivery.

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Notice Title

Volunteer Programme

Notice Description

The aim of this provision is to recruit, train and mobilise a bank of volunteers to support with service delivery in Children and Family Hubs and with community engagement and outreach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05829b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046576-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Graham Thomas1
Contact Email
graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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