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TSL Community Champions Hub (Trailblazers)

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has awarded a contract to Third Sector Leaders Kirklees for the "TSL Community Champions Hub (Trailblazers)" project, focusing on services in the community sector. This direct procurement, administered below the threshold without competition, seeks to support economically inactive residents in Kirklees with long-term health conditions to transition into work. The project, situated in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, commenced on 26th August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement falls within the light-touch regime, ensuring minimal bureaucratic load while maintaining compliance with UK legislative standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses deeply rooted in community services, particularly those experienced in delivering programmes aimed at social impact and health improvement. Organisations that can adeptly manage partnerships and deliver strategic initiatives within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors stand to benefit. By engaging with this contract, businesses can leverage their expertise in social services to expand their portfolio and impact within the public sector, contributing to vital community development goals while securing consistent, funded engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TSL Community Champions Hub (Trailblazers)

Notice Description

Third Sector Leaders (TSL) to manage and deliver a programme of support for economically inactive residents with long-term health conditions to help them progress into work, working with other key voluntary sector organisations including the Community Anchors and Community Champions programmes which form part of the established voluntary and community sector (VCS) infrastructure in Kirklees. Third Sector Leaders (TSL) Kirklees leads a partnership of Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCS) organisations to deliver a programme supporting individuals at risk of leaving employment or recently unemployed/inactive due to health. It uses a 'Place-based' approach, building on existing VCS infrastructure to create community work and health hubs. the project will report to the Healthy Working Lives Programme Board which includes senior representation from the Council, ICB, University and other key stakeholders. This will provide formal governance and oversight for the project including regular reporting and appropriate challenge and support in relation to the achievement of contracted spend, outputs and outcomes. On a day to day basis the project will report to and will be overseen by an experienced (G12) Project Manager within the Council's Employment and Skills Service with extensive experience of managing complex, multi-faceted initiatives and of working with TSL and partners on a wide range of projects. This will ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place to manage performance against the contract and ensure all funding is being used appropriately for contracted, eligible activity. TSL will provide leadership & management on the Wellness Works project, overseeing partner performance, management of partners including partner support and development ensuring targets are met, and implement appropriate systems implementation for monitoring and reporting accurate programme data. The organisation has extensive experience of delivering Council and other public sector-funded contracts and has commensurate policies and processes in place to ensure accountability and value for money for public funds. TSL will have a dedicated project manager in place to oversee delivery of all related project activity. The Wellness Works manager will regularly review partner delivery, quality assure interventions, and conduct participant visits to collect feedback and drive improvements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004615-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRD SECTOR LEADERS KIRKLEES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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