Award

Infrastructure in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE)

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council for the project titled "Infrastructure in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE)". This falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and takes place in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with key dates including a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The procurement method is described as 'Below threshold - unknown', and the project operates under a special 'light touch' regime. The contract, valued at £100,000, was signed on 30th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise sectors to collaborate with local government services, particularly Children's Services. The focus on increasing sector capacity, growth, and improving access to services offers potential avenues for business growth. Large scale, community-focused organisations that can enhance collaborative efforts and service accessibility would be particularly well-suited to this contract, as demonstrated by the award to COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK as the supplier.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE)

Notice Description

Service to support the local VCSFE sector to work collaboratively with Children's Services to support the Early Help and Families First transformation programme by increasing sector capacity and growth; improving access to service users through appropriate signposting and connecting services to maximise joint working opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012016-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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