Planning

VCSE Specialist Support Consultancy Services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "VCSE Specialist Support Consultancy Services," focusing on providing consultancy support to voluntary, community, and social enterprises. This tender falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category, set to occur within the United Kingdom's UKE region. The Council intends to gather supplier insights to help determine the scope and feasibility of its upcoming requirements, enabling the crafting of a well-informed tender specification potentially issued later. A milestone for supplier engagement is scheduled for 26 March 2026, highlighting a crucial date for interested parties. This process, initiated on 5 March 2026, marks the Council's active steps in outlining its consultancy service needs aiming for a contract commencing by November 2026.

This procurement process presents rich opportunities for businesses operating in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in aiding voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations are encouraged to participate, offering them a gateway to deliver specialist support that aligns with North Yorkshire’s objectives. With the potential of a framework agreement, businesses could benefit from longer-term engagements, given the contract period extends until 2034. Firms capable of providing a wide range of flexible and tailored solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively in this developing tender landscape. Such involvement could amplify business growth and augment collaborative networks within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCSE Specialist Support Consultancy Services

Notice Description

North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with drafting a potential future tender specification.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103474&TID=100108668&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020069-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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