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Community Services in Eastleigh Borough

Eastleigh Borough Council

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26 Oct 2026 at 11:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council is commissioning community services in Eastleigh Borough. The provider will work in partnership with the Council to support its priorities and the local community, delivering the service within the areas set out in the tender requirements. This is a services contract for community, social and personal services (CPV 98000000). The procurement is organised as one contract rather than being divided into separate lots. Delivery is in the Eastleigh area of Hampshire. The Council describes the provider as independent, while expecting it to work with the Council and other organisations towards shared community objectives. The scope is confined to the specified service areas in the tender requirements.

The Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. This process reached tender: the buyer invited suppliers to submit bids. Questions were due by 13 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC, and bids by 23 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend by up to one year, to 31 March 2030. The published maximum budget is £45,000 per year and £90,000 over the initial contract period; the estimated tender value is £135,000 excluding VAT (£162,000 including VAT). The Council will select the most advantageous tender, scoring price at 40%, quality at 40% and presentation at 20%.

This opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is likely to suit an independent community-service provider able to deliver the specified local service areas and work constructively with Eastleigh Borough Council and other organisations. Suppliers should be able to show that their service can support the Council’s priorities and contribute to a community in which local organisations can take pride. Price, quality and presentation each form a stated part of the assessment, so bidders need a credible service proposal as well as a competitive price and the ability to present their offer clearly. The requirement is described as community services, but the detailed service activities are set out in the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Services in Eastleigh Borough

Notice Description

The successful provider, whilst independent with its own objectives, will be capable of delivering the Council's priorities and work in partnership to support a community in which all the organisations can take pride. The service being commissioned will be focussed solely on the areas outlined within the tender documentation which can be accessed for free on the South East Business Portal https://sebp.due-north.com/ The maximum budget for this opportunity is PS45,000 per annum/PS90,000 across the duration of the contract (not including potential 1 year extension). The Contract will be for a period from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 with the option of extending for a further 1 year to 31 March 2030, depending on supplier performance/ funding etc. The anticipated service commencement date is 01 April 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078fe6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100897-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastleigh Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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