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title: "Local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06012f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06012f

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by South Tyneside Borough Council involves a contract titled "Local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service" awarded through direct procurement. This service, focused within the "Other community, social and personal services" category, operates in South Shields, UK, and supports local voluntary organisations. The contract aims to ensure a seamless continuation of service while re-procurement for a long-term contract is scheduled to begin in early 2026. The current contract, which runs from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, was signed on September 30, 2025. The contract, valued at £57,068.50, is under the 'light touch' regime and was awarded without competition due to its below-threshold value.

The Local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service presents significant opportunity for businesses in the voluntary and community sector, particularly those that engage in support services, volunteer coordination, and strategic development related to health and social care integration. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to benefit from such contracts by enhancing organisational capacity and strengthening community ties. This tender encourages collaboration and partnership development, imperative for businesses aiming to make substantial contributions to local community initiatives and integrate into broader strategic priorities led by the South Tyneside Alliance and Health and Wellbeing Board.

## Notice

This is a directly awarded short term block contract awarded to the incumbent supplier to ensure continuity of service provision while the Council carry out a re-procurement exercise commencing early 2026 for a new longer term contract commencing 1 September 2026. The Service Provider will take the lead for the local third sector by: * Supporting local voluntary organisations to access external funding. * Having oversight and responsibility for volunteer recruitment and support. * Leading the development of the local third sector, via partnerships, collaboration and consortia. * Being 'the voice' of the local third sector and contributing to the strategic priorities of the South Tyneside Alliance and Health and Wellbeing Board. * Providing support for key strategic developments in relation to Health and Social Care Integration and A Better U etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001153-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,068 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRE SOUTH TYNESIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001153-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001153-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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