---
title: "Strengthening community capacity - commissioning proposal for governance support and volunteer development roles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691e4"
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buyer: "BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Strengthening community capacity - commissioning proposal for governance support and volunteer development roles

Buyer: BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691e4

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## Summary

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin has initiated a tender for the project titled "Strengthening Community Capacity - Commissioning Proposal for Governance Support and Volunteer Development Roles." This opportunity falls under the industry category of community and social services, specifically targeting the provision of governance support and volunteer development roles. The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a procurement method identified as an 'open procedure.' The submission deadline for tenders is 1st June 2026 at 12:00 PM, followed by an award period ending on 15th June 2026. This contract, valued at approximately GBP 329,740, is based in Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 17th August 2026 to 16th August 2032. Interested suppliers are advised to submit their tenders via the In Tend e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for organisations within the voluntary and community sectors, particularly those experienced in community capacity building and volunteering. Businesses specialising in social work services, community collaboration, and sector development are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves the outsourcing of specified community service functions, presenting an opportunity for organisations to expand their engagement within the public sector while gaining long-term partnerships. By capitalising on this opportunity, companies can enhance their portfolio in providing critical social services in collaboration with a public authority, thereby growing their business footprint within the industry.

## Notice

The Council intends to outsource the delivery of a defined area of its Community Services function to a voluntary or community sector organisation. This will involve the transfer of two existing officer roles under TUPE, covering responsibilities for volunteering, community capacity building, sector development and partnership engagement across the Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041251-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £329,740 |
| Lots value | £329,740 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN |
| Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 16:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041251-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041251-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.telford.gov.uk
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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