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Raising Awareness - Community Wealth Building and Social Enterprise Development Programme

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Raising Awareness - Community Wealth Building and Social Enterprise Development Programme". This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the North East region. The procurement process is now at the award stage, having been completed. The contract was awarded to the Centre for Local Economic Strategies Limited and is active from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch regime. This strategic programme, funded by the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority, aims to promote Community Wealth Building and support the growth of social enterprises in the region, enhancing awareness and engagement among stakeholders.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses keen on engaging with local government-funded initiatives and those specialising in community services. Companies with expertise in social enterprise consultancy or those operating within the community services spectrum, such as social entrepreneurs and organisations looking to expand in the social economy sector, stand to benefit from involvement in projects like this. The Centre for Local Economic Strategies Limited, identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), has already secured this contract, which underscores the potential for similar organisations to establish themselves as key partners in similar future endeavours.

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Notice Title

Raising Awareness - Community Wealth Building and Social Enterprise Development Programme

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council has been awarded funding from the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority (with investment from their national Shared Prosperity Fund allocation),to invest in a strategic programme to promote Community Wealth Building (CWB) and support the growth of the social enterprise sector. This contract focuses on the Raising Awareness strand of the programme, which aims to build understanding, visibility, and engagement with CWB principles and the social enterprise ecosystem. Objectives The consultancy will deliver activities that: * Increase understanding of the prevalence, diversity, and value of social enterprises in the region. * Raise awareness of the benefits and opportunities of Community Wealth Building among key stakeholders, including local authorities, anchor institutions, businesses, and communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05928e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053298-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES

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