Award

Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 13:57

Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation" has been awarded to Voluntary Action - Leeds by Leeds City Council, with the contract valued at £1,783,145.36. The contract, aimed at supporting third sector infrastructure, spans three years starting from 1st April 2026, with provisions for extension up to 36 months. Completed through an open procedure under the light touch regime, this contract focuses on delivering services within the community, social, and personal services sector, primarily targeting smaller third sector organisations in disadvantaged areas. It is part of Leeds City Council's ongoing efforts to strengthen local communities through capacity building, leadership, and collaboration, with the key award decision occurring on 8th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the third sector, particularly those involved in community services and social action. With an emphasis on partnership and local empowerment, organisations rooted in place-based or shared-interest activities are well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider engaging with this contract to expand their influence and sustainability. The project encourages collaboration with city partners and promises increased visibility and impact in shaping local strategic directions, thus driving business growth and social value generation from within communities.

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Notice Title

Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation

Notice Description

The third sector infrastructure and representation plays a vital role in supporting frontline organisations, helping to ensure the sustainability and resilience of a thriving sector that can adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities. This service is aimed at encompasses leadership and representation, partnership and collaboration, capacity building, and volunteering. Together, these elements not only strengthen the sector's foundations but also enable meaningful engagement with the Council, health and care and city partners, ensuring that third sector voices help shape the city's strategic direction. Infrastructure support specifically targets the development of smaller third sector organisations, those based in disadvantaged wards, and groups that are often excluded or underrepresented. The funding will also promote and enable positive social action, helping to build empowered, inclusive, and thriving local communities. It will support organisations rooted in both place and shared interest to generate social value and drive change from within. The contract is been awarded for a period of three years at a value of PS1,783,145.36, with with an option for the Council to extend up to a maximum period of 36 months in any combination, subject to budget availability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extension provision will be for up to a maximum period of 36 months in any combination, subject to budget availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082919-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,566,292 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,566,292 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,566,290 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTARY ACTION - LEEDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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