Planning

Elmbridge Local Infrastructure Organisation Contract

ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Oct 2025 at 14:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Elmbridge Borough Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process entitled "Elmbridge Local Infrastructure Organisation Contract". This initiative falls under the industry category of services, notably focusing on community action and business organisation services. Located in Esher, United Kingdom, the Council seeks to enhance its community services through the procurement of a Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO) as part of its Connected Communities programme. The process involves an initial engagement milestone due by 14th November 2025, with an online event scheduled for 4th November 2025 to outline the opportunity and engage stakeholders. The LIO is expected to facilitate improved collaboration within the Voluntary Community and Faith Sector and manage a Community Connectors programme across a contract period from April 2026 to March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sectors. Businesses that specialise in community facilitation and volunteer management are well-suited to compete, given the contract’s focus on advocacy and support services for local communities. With an estimated contract value of £250,000 per annum, this procurement represents a substantial opportunity for organisations looking to enhance their role in civic improvement and community engagement initiatives, contributing to broader social impact goals in the regional area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elmbridge Local Infrastructure Organisation Contract

Notice Description

Elmbridge Borough Council is undertaking changes to how we run our community services, which will improve our offer and widen its reach to more people in need. You may have read about these changes, called Connected Communities. There is more information on our website if you would like to know more. As part of this change, we are looking to commission a Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO), who will help develop and advocate for the Voluntary Community and Faith Sector to ensure all voices are heard as one, with improved collaboration and partnership working within the sector and across its partners. For an overview on the roles, responsibilities and benefits of a Local Infrastructure Organisation, please find further reading here NAVCA - What is Local Infrastructure.pdf. The LIO will also be responsible for provision of a Community Connectors programme, that will train local volunteers who will ensure residents are signposted to the support they need. We are very keen to involve individuals, teams, and organisations from our VCFS sector in helping to shape this exciting change. The value of the contract will be c. PS250,000 per annum.

Planning Information

Elmbridge Borough Council is undertaking changes to how we run our community services, which will improve our offer and widen its reach to more people in need. You may have read about these changes, called Connected Communities. There is more information on our website www.elmbridge.gov.uk if you would like to know more. As part of this change, we are looking to commission a Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO), who will help develop and advocate for the Voluntary Community and Faith Sector to ensure all voices are heard as one, with improved collaboration and partnership working within the sector and across its partners. For an overview on the roles, responsibilities and benefits of a Local Infrastructure Organisation, please find further reading here NAVCA - What is Local Infrastructure.pdf. The LIO will also be responsible for provision of a Community Connectors programme, that will train local volunteers who will ensure residents are signposted to the support they need. We are very keen to involve individuals, teams, and organisations from our VCFS sector in helping to shape this exciting change, and are holding an online event on 4 November, 12:30 to 2pm to present our current thinking and outline the opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067565-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79996000 - Business organisation services

85322000 - Community action programme

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@elmbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESHER
Postcode
KT10 9SD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Esher
Westminster Constituency
Esher and Walton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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