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Voluntary Infrastructure Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Voluntary Infrastructure Service," situated within the services industry category. This contract is dedicated to the delivery of a Voluntary Sector Front Door Officer service, with significant financial backing of £255,000 along with an uplift for the second and third years. The procurement method was below the threshold but unknown, and it was finalised with an award stage. The contract, signed on 1st March 2026, is set to commence on the 1st of April 2026 and conclude on the 31st of March 2029, with the services being delivered primarily within the UKH3 region, including Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, as indicated by its classification. The contract was awarded to the Southend Association of Voluntary Services, an SME, showcasing an opportunity for smaller scale enterprises and voluntary sector organisations to secure government contracts. Businesses specialising in providing infrastructure support to the voluntary sector may find this tender beneficial. Engaging with such contracts can expand business portfolios and increase visibility amongst sub-central government buyers. Given the financial scope and duration, it can foster sustained business growth for service providers in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Infrastructure Service

Notice Description

Service PS255,000 plus uplift for years 2 & 3 Voluntary Sector Front Door Officer service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022971-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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