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title: "Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f9fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

Buyer: STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f9fa

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## Summary

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector" in the Stockton-on-Tees area. The procurement process has been conducted using an open procedure, which was deemed suitable given its alignment with UK legislative requirements (2023/54). The award was completed on 21st August 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 16th September 2025. This contract, valued at approximately £830,920.5, aims to provide crucial infrastructure support services within the VCSE sector, promoting a vibrant environment for community and social enterprises in the region. The related award period is scheduled to end on 30th September 2029, offering a medium-to-long-term opportunity for service delivery under this framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the business and management consultancy industry, particularly those with a strong track record of supporting the VCSE sector. The tender process favours submissions from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a commitment to social value, thereby creating an attractive proposition for bidders aiming to establish or expand their footprint in community-focused projects. Businesses that can demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality service delivery, resource planning, and infrastructure management, while aligning with local strategic priorities, are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. This is also a chance for businesses to forge strong partnerships with other local leaders, contributing positively to social and economic growth across Stockton-on-Tees.

## Notice

Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract value from the formation of the Framework is PS200,000 per year. The overall estimated value of the Framework is PS1,000,000 and allows for the flexing of services, where a change to the scope of services is seen to be necessary.

### Planning Information

Expressions of interest are invited from organisations who have demonstrable experience in working with and supporting organisations from the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector Infrastructure.
This market consultation is published on the North East Procurement Organisation's OPEN Procurement Portal at https://open-uk.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050581-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | £830,920 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATALYST STOCKTON-ON-TEES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050581-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034343-2025
- 28 Mar 2025 at 11:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011741-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050581-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034343-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011741-2025
  28th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.catalyststockt.on.org
- https://open-uk.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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