Tender

Strengthening community capacity - commissioning proposal for governance support and volunteer development roles

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin has initiated a tender for the project titled "Strengthening Community Capacity - Commissioning Proposal for Governance Support and Volunteer Development Roles." This opportunity falls under the industry category of community and social services, specifically targeting the provision of governance support and volunteer development roles. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a procurement method identified as an 'open procedure.' The submission deadline for tenders is 1st June 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by an award period ending on 15th June 2026. This contract, valued at approximately GBP 329,740, is based in Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 17th August 2026 to 16th August 2032. Interested suppliers are advised to submit their tenders via the In Tend e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations within the voluntary and community sectors, particularly those experienced in community capacity building and volunteering. Businesses specialising in social work services, community collaboration, and sector development are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves the outsourcing of specified community service functions, presenting an opportunity for organisations to expand their engagement within the public sector while gaining long-term partnerships. By capitalising on this opportunity, companies can enhance their portfolio in providing critical social services in collaboration with a public authority, thereby growing their business footprint within the industry.

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Notice Title

Strengthening community capacity - commissioning proposal for governance support and volunteer development roles

Notice Description

The Council intends to outsource the delivery of a defined area of its Community Services function to a voluntary or community sector organisation. This will involve the transfer of two existing officer roles under TUPE, covering responsibilities for volunteering, community capacity building, sector development and partnership engagement across the Borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041251-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,740 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£329,740 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

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