Tender

Youth & Community Funding Generator

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 17:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has initiated an open procurement process seeking to appoint a provider for the "Youth & Community Funding Generator" project. This service-focused contract aims to support existing youth and community groups in Doncaster by generating new income streams. The project involves activities such as face-to-face and online support, monthly voluntary community organisation (VCO) meetings, and co-writing funding applications. The tender process is active, with a submission deadline on 13th February 2026, and enquiries closing by 9th February 2026. This contract falls under the "services" category, targeting the provision of community and social services, with a total value of £180,000 including VAT.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their market reach and participate in a meaningful social impact project. Ideal candidates for this opportunity would possess expertise in community engagement and support services, alongside experience in securing and managing funding for similar initiatives. Businesses with capabilities in delivering innovative support services across community sectors and with a proactive approach to facilitating community growth are likely well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001245-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Blakeley
Contact Email
samantha.blakeley@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302862145

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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