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15 Jul 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Provision of a Resilient Communities Locality Lead in the Localities of the Borough of Walsall." This service aims to enhance the community, voluntary, and faith sectors across four localities—North, West, East, and South Walsall. The procurement falls under the service category with the main goal of fostering community engagement through anchor organisations. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 3rd August 2026 and a tender submission period closing on 14th August 2026. Winning bidders are expected to commence the contract on 1st October 2026, with the potential for renewal beyond the initial period ending in 2029. This tender is valued at a gross amount of £1,200,000 and employs an open, light-touch procurement regime, allowing electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for voluntary sector or community-led organisations seeking to expand their footprint in community development and support. With a focus on the local population, organisations that have proven expertise in collaboration and volunteering are particularly suited to apply. The tender is structured to encourage the participation of SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring a diversity of engagement and fostering social value. Organisations that provide community services will benefit not only from the financial scope of the contracts but also from the potential extension, thus promoting sustained growth within the sector and enhancing their standing within the community development landscape in Walsall.

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Notice Title

W4170 Provision of a Resilient Communities Locality Lead in the Localities of the Borough of Walsall

Notice Description

Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/ Community led organisations to deliver a locality and community-based solution to support and develop the community, voluntary and faith sector (VCS) within the 4 localities in Walsall: Hub/Lot 1: North Walsall: Bloxwich East and Blakenall Heath, Bloxwich West, Beechdale, Leamore and Reedswood and Harden, Goscote and Ryecroft; Hub/Lot 2: West Walsall: Bentley and Darlaston North, Darlaston South, New Invention, Short Heath and Willenhall; Hub/Lot 3: East Walsall: Pelsall, Brownhills, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood, Streetly, Rushall-Shelfield,, Aldridge Central and South, and Pheasey Park Farm; Hub/Lot 4: South Walsall: Paddock, St Matthews, Palfrey and the Delves and Pleck. The aim of this service is to ensure the voice of the sector is heard within anchor organisations, both in Walsall and beyond. The focus is on supporting and developing local organisations and ensuring effective engagement with anchor organisations. Delivery will be led by providers who have a strong understanding of the local population and a proven track record in fostering collaboration, including volunteering, and working through CVS organisations.

Lot Information

North Walsall: Bloxwich East and Blakenall Heath, Bloxwich West, Beechdale, Leamore and Reedswood and Harden, Goscote and Ryecroft

Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/ Community led organisations to deliver a locality and community-based solution to support and develop the community, voluntary and faith sector (VCS) within the 4 localities in Walsall including North Walsall.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

West Walsall: Bentley and Darlaston North, Darlaston South, New Invention, Short Heath and Willenhall

Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/ Community led organisations to deliver a locality and community-based solution to support and develop the community, voluntary and faith sector (VCS) within the 4 localities in Walsall including West Walsall.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

East Walsall: Pelsall, Brownhills, Aldridge North and Walsall Wood, Streetly, Rushall-Shelfield,, Aldridge Central and South, and Pheasey Park Farm

Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/ Community led organisations to deliver a locality and community-based solution to support and develop the community, voluntary and faith sector (VCS) within the 4 localities in Walsall including East Walsall.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

South Walsall: Paddock, St Matthews, Palfrey and the Delves and Pleck

Walsall Council is seeking Voluntary Sector/ Community led organisations to deliver a locality and community-based solution to support and develop the community, voluntary and faith sector (VCS) within the 4 localities in Walsall including South Walsall.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066544-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

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