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GP221 - Middlesbrough Council Social Cohesion Support

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has undertaken a direct procurement process for the project titled "GP221 - Middlesbrough Council Social Cohesion Support", aimed at enhancing riot recovery and community cohesion in Middlesbrough, UK (region UKC12). This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on community, social, and personal services. The process has reached the award stage as of 27th October 2025. The contract was signed on 30th September 2025, after which it commenced on 15th October 2025 and will run until 30th May 2026. The procurement method was below threshold, without competition, and the awarded contract is valued at £56,666.66 (net) or £68,000 (gross).

This tender is an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in community engagement and social cohesion services. Middlesbrough Council seeks to bolster local capacity and develop a long-term cohesion strategy, making it particularly suitable for businesses focused on strategic community development and social consultancies. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence within the public sector, contributing positively to community outcomes and potentially securing further collaborations with local authorities.

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Notice Title

GP221 - Middlesbrough Council Social Cohesion Support

Notice Description

Building on current riot recovery and cohesion work in Middlesbrough we have identified the need to further strengthen and deepen community engagement, develop local capacity and produce a long-term cohesion strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068440-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 30 May 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELONG - THE COHESION AND INTEGRATION NETWORK

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