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16 Jul 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Boston Borough Council, in conjunction with East Lindsey District Council, has concluded a procurement process described in the contract "Commissioning Contract for Support to VCS Groups". The contract was awarded to Shine Lincolnshire, a significant player in the voluntary and community sectors. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, involves providing strategic support to local communities through the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The procurement was conducted using a "limited" method for below-threshold competition, with contract execution set from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is GBP 46,000, with a gross amount of GBP 55,200, as per the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in community service provision, especially those capable of manoeuvring within the VCFSE sector's complex needs. Companies specialising in capacity building, governance, volunteering, and sustainable community development will find this domain advantageous for fostering business growth. The alignment with public authority objectives also suggests potential for future collaborations with government entities. Firms with experience in networking and forming strategic partnerships within diverse communities in Great Britain, especially those aligned with public and social service sectors, would be well-suited to engage with contracts of this nature, leveraging their expertise to secure future opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Commissioning Contract for Support to VCS Groups

Notice Description

Boston Borough Council, acting on behalf of both Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council, has awarded a grant funding agreement to Shine Lincolnshire to support the delivery of improved outcomes for local communities. The funding will enable Shine Lincolnshire to provide strategic support to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, including capacity building, governance, volunteering, funding support and community development activities. The agreement also supports the development of inclusive volunteering opportunities, strengthened partnership working and improved sustainability of local community organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 8QR
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHINE LINCOLNSHIRE

Further Information

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