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GP212 - Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Middlesbrough Council, titled "GP212 - Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on community, social and personal services. The procurement, completed as of 22nd December 2025, aimed to foster community recovery and enhance collaboration between residents and voluntary sector groups, particularly in Middlesbrough, UKC12. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, awarded the contract to the Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency. The contract began on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026 with a total value of £45,000 gross (£37,500 net). Key dates included the contract signing on 17th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities by enabling service providers to play a role in community empowerment and development projects. Ideal candidates for this contract are businesses experienced in community outreach, social services, and those capable of handling sensitive community issues within the statutory and voluntary sectors. The involvement in this initiative not only aids professional development but also aligns businesses with purposeful projects that have a tangible impact on local communities. Being part of such initiatives can enhance a company's reputation and establish important partnerships with local authorities and community organisations.

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Notice Title

GP212 - Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders

Notice Description

A multiagency group comprising both statutory and voluntary sector partners have worked since the riots to consider what needs to be put in place to try and prevent similar happening and determined that the aim of this funding is to help communities recover, support those involved and work towards delivering projects that help residents and voluntary sector groups to work together to celebrate the brilliance that is Middlesbrough; a kind, welcoming community that work together for the betterment of each other. This is a two-tier group comprising the Silver Group who feed up to the Gold Group for decision making. As part of the work undertaken it was identified that an area of significant work needed to be undertaken with staff from statutory and voluntary organisations to increase their ability and confidence to have 'difficult' conversations with communities around sensitive issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085323-2025
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
Large

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
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 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
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

MIDDLESBROUGH VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

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