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title: "GP212 - Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb60"
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# GP212 - Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb60

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Middlesbrough Council, titled "GP212 - Middlesbrough Community Bridgebuilders," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on community, social and personal services. The procurement, completed as of 22nd December 2025, aimed to foster community recovery and enhance collaboration between residents and voluntary sector groups, particularly in Middlesbrough, UKC12. This direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, awarded the contract to the Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency. The contract began on 1st August 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2026 with a total value of £45,000 gross (£37,500 net). Key dates included the contract signing on 17th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities by enabling service providers to play a role in community empowerment and development projects. Ideal candidates for this contract are businesses experienced in community outreach, social services, and those capable of handling sensitive community issues within the statutory and voluntary sectors. The involvement in this initiative not only aids professional development but also aligns businesses with purposeful projects that have a tangible impact on local communities. Being part of such initiatives can enhance a company's reputation and establish important partnerships with local authorities and community organisations.

## Notice

A multiagency group comprising both statutory and voluntary sector partners have worked since the riots to consider what needs to be put in place to try and prevent similar happening and determined that the aim of this funding is to help communities recover, support those involved and work towards delivering projects that help residents and voluntary sector groups to work together to celebrate the brilliance that is Middlesbrough; a kind, welcoming community that work together for the betterment of each other. This is a two-tier group comprising the Silver Group who feed up to the Gold Group for decision making. As part of the work undertaken it was identified that an area of significant work needed to be undertaken with staff from statutory and voluntary organisations to increase their ability and confidence to have 'difficult' conversations with communities around sensitive issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085323-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDDLESBROUGH VOLUNTARY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085323-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085323-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://mvda.info/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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