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title: "Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040379"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040379

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees" was initiated by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees. This initiative falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and aims to support voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors in Kirklees. The procurement is structured to enhance community cohesion and promote social and health well-being, particularly in response to challenges emphasised by the recent pandemic. The contract was signed on 18th December 2023 with a project end date set for 31st March 2029. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, represents a substantial investment of £2,083,500 and is focused in the region of UKE44. The procurement stage is currently in the Award stage, with Third Sector Leaders Kirklees being the active supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that are engaged in community services and social enterprises. By participating in this project, businesses can contribute to building community capacity, developing networks, and addressing local inequalities. Companies, particularly those with experience in delivering community programs or health and social services, can leverage this opportunity to expand their offerings and enhance their portfolios. The emphasis on community engagement and sustainability in Kirklees provides a promising landscape for firms seeking to make a notable impact in the public sector. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Third Sector Leaders Kirklees, are well-positioned to compete and thrive under this contract due to their agility and community-centric focus.

## Notice

Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees (the "Services"). The council wishes to commission one provider who can provide support to all VCSE organisations in Kirklees, to increase VCSE capacity resilience and sustainability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kirklees Council and partners value the contribution made by our local Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise Sector in the local economy (VCSE). Creating jobs, delivering services, and connecting people in neighbourhoods improving community cohesion and reducing social isolation and loneliness as well as improving general health and well-being. The recent experiences in the context of the pandemic have brought that into even sharper focus. The rise in volunteering along with the invaluable roles played by mutual aid groups and anchor organisations are evidence of the energy and capacity that exists. This procurement intends to provide support to all VCSE organisations in Kirklees, to increase VCSE capacity resilience and sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004702-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,173,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,264,423 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES |
| Additional buyers | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 6NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THIRD SECTOR LEADERS; THIRD SECTOR LEADERS KIRKLEES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004702-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003134-2026
- 18 Dec 2023 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037152-2023
- 25 Sep 2023 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028226-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kirklees.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

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