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Youth & Community Funding Generator

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 13:31

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Youth & Community Funding Generator," led by the City of Doncaster Council, aims to establish services in Doncaster, United Kingdom. This process involves developing a comprehensive support system for Youth & Community groups. The procurement, conducted under an open competition method, was initiated with the tender notice published on 7 January 2026, concluding with the awarding of the contract on 26 February 2026. The contract is set to run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029, focusing on the provision of services to the community. The procurement falls under the services category, and a substantial budget of £180,000 gross is allocated, out of which £150,000 is specified for operational usage. Key stakeholders involved include City of Doncaster Council as the buyer and GAME CHANGED NETWORK CIC as the supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in community service provision, particularly those capable of delivering face-to-face support, hosting monthly VCO meetings, and managing online support structures. The project aims to create new income streams for Voluntary Community Organisations (VCOs) through structured project opportunities and funding applications. Organisations with experience in community engagement, policy implementation, and insurance management will find this contract highly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete, leveraging this initiative to expand their operations and foster community development in Doncaster.

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Notice Title

Youth & Community Funding Generator

Notice Description

The successful organisation will develop the Youth & Community Funding Generator to include: Face to face support Online support Hold monthly VCO meetings Identify and flag external funding opportunities Host 'Design Sessions' to help scope and build project opportunities Co-write funding applications Ensure organisations applying for funds have the necessary checks and measures in place (policies, insurances and procedures). The Youth & Community Funding Generator has been designed to help existing Youth & Community groups to generate new income for VCOs in Doncaster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017328-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAME CHANGED NETWORK

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