---
title: "Voluntary Infrastructure Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669cc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Voluntary Infrastructure Service

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669cc

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Voluntary Infrastructure Service," situated within the services industry category. This contract is dedicated to the delivery of a Voluntary Sector Front Door Officer service, with significant financial backing of £255,000 along with an uplift for the second and third years. The procurement method was below the threshold but unknown, and it was finalised with an award stage. The contract, signed on 1st March 2026, is set to commence on the 1st of April 2026 and conclude on the 31st of March 2029, with the services being delivered primarily within the UKH3 region, including Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, as indicated by its classification. The contract was awarded to the Southend Association of Voluntary Services, an SME, showcasing an opportunity for smaller scale enterprises and voluntary sector organisations to secure government contracts. Businesses specialising in providing infrastructure support to the voluntary sector may find this tender beneficial. Engaging with such contracts can expand business portfolios and increase visibility amongst sub-central government buyers. Given the financial scope and duration, it can foster sustained business growth for service providers in the sector.

## Notice

Service PS255,000 plus uplift for years 2 & 3 Voluntary Sector Front Door Officer service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022971-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £255,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022971-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.savs-southend.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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