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Volunteer Programme

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is the buying organisation for the Volunteer Programme contract aimed at recruiting and mobilising volunteers to support service delivery in Children and Family Hubs. The procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category, specifically under public authority sub-central government. The contract, located in UKJ41, United Kingdom, has moved from the tender phase, initiated on August 6, 2025, to the award stage, with the contract signed on October 2, 2025. The programme is active from October 2, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with HOME-START MEDWAY LIMITED as the supplier, having secured a gross value of £48,000. The open procurement method followed a below-threshold, open competition strategy with less stringent threshold requirements.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community engagement and outreach services, particularly those specialising in health and social work. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in volunteer recruitment and training may find this programme beneficial for expanding their services and reputation within the public sector. Organisations well-versed in delivering technical services, prioritised at 75% of the award criteria, can leverage this opportunity to establish connections with Medway Council and potentially explore further collaboration for community-based projects, strengthening their operational portfolio and contributing to regional growth.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05829b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017478-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME-START MEDWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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