Tender

Third Sector Infrastructure Support & Representation

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is conducting an open procurement for "Third Sector Infrastructure Support & Representation," classified under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services." This tender is critical for enhancing the support and representation of frontline organisations and is anticipated to bring about resilient and adaptable growth within the third sector. Key service areas include leadership, representation, partnership, collaboration, and capacity building, specifically targeting smaller organisations and underrepresented groups within disadvantaged wards. The tender process, initiated on 15 September 2025, is at the active stage with the deadline for submissions set for 20 October 2025 and the anticipated award date by 18 December 2025. Interested parties can submit proposals electronically through the specified online portal, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, and potential extensions up to 36 months subject to budget availability.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in capacity building, volunteer management, and engagement with disadvantaged communities. Businesses experienced in delivering quality service within the social sector will find this tender particularly relevant given its substantial contribution to community social value and change. The open procedure provides a level playing field, allowing myriad service providers to compete, while the emphasis on quality over price underscores the Council’s intent on sustainable, impactful engagement. Therefore, organisations with strong technical capabilities and a demonstrable track record in supporting third sector growth are well-suited to participate in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Third Sector Infrastructure Support & 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

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

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-059a58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056584-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
John Didi
Contact Email
john.didi@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133785830

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
Not specified

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

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