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title: "NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support"
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# NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38ac2505-4ab5-4c25-8967-f7ef1885a394

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## Summary

The procurement documented here is managed by Northumberland County Council under the title "NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support." It falls within the Health and Social Work Services category and targets organisations within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The core objective is to unite the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to positively impact Northumberland residents. This project aims to enhance the collaborative efforts among VCSEs and ensure they have a voice at the board level in their partnerships with the Council. This procurement reached the award stage on 3rd March 2025, following a tender period that ended on 6th December 2024. The contract, worth £660,000, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on health, social work services, and community support. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with experience in managing collaborative multi-stakeholder projects, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The involvement in this tender can provide substantial growth, visibility, and the potential to impact the local community significantly.

## Notice

The overall aim of this service will be to bring the VCSE together to make a positive impact on the lives of Northumberland residents, specifically to support VSCEs on behalf of the Council, along with managing other projects. To continue to support the creation of a networked model of VCSE which enables a collaborative space to ensure all parts of the VCSE have a voice and are listened to. VCSE are a strategic partner and not just a delivery arm and the way to ensure an equal relationship is to have the VCSE as a proactive partner at board level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc491a97-1c48-4f53-bf9b-eab22299cd46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIAN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc491a97-1c48-4f53-bf9b-eab22299cd46
- 1 Nov 2024 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdf355f-ba18-46bb-9ad0-b9ddf8828aba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc491a97-1c48-4f53-bf9b-eab22299cd46
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cdf355f-ba18-46bb-9ad0-b9ddf8828aba
  1st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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