--- title: "Aspirations Project & Volunteer Co-ordinator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c255.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Aspirations Project & Volunteer Co-ordinator Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c255.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract titled "Aspirations Project & Volunteer Co-ordinator" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, with an approximate value of £27,590, was directly awarded to the organisation Aspirations to address rehabilitation services in Southend-On-Sea, within the UKH31 region. The award is in the final stage with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. As part of a limited procurement method, there was no prior publication of a call for competition due to only one realistic alternative provider meeting the specific service requirements. This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation services, particularly those with experience in managing volunteer programmes and supporting vulnerable communities. Enterprises positioned to provide innovative volunteer management solutions and ensure sustainability of community services could find this type of contract beneficial. Although the contract was directly awarded, companies with aspirations to partner with similar local authorities might consider focusing on unique services development and enhancing community-based solutions to align with regional needs. ## Notice The Project & Volunteer Coordinator will be the primary lead for the Aspirations Day Program and Charity Shop, with a key role of the Project & Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and manage a cohort of volunteers. This will include ensuring all volunteers will receive the necessary training and support. Having the co-ordinator role in place will mean that the number of volunteers supporting the service can be increased, improving the sustainability of the service and its support to the vulnerable cohort. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Project & Volunteer Coordinator will be the primary lead for the Aspirations Day Program and Charity Shop, with a key role of the Project & Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and manage a cohort of volunteers. This will include ensuring all volunteers will receive the necessary training and support. Having the co-ordinator role in place will mean that the number of volunteers supporting the service can be increased, improving the sustainability of the service and its support to the vulnerable cohort. Southend-On-Sea City Council have direct awarded this contract via route A of the PSR. Lifetime value of the contract: PS27590.00 Contract Start Date: 01.04.2026 Contract Expiry Date: 31.03.2027 ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Justification for using direct award A: As per the award criteria for Direct Award Route A under the PSR, SCC believe Aspirations (who currently provide the existing service) are the only provider in the local area who work specifically to support this cohort of individuals & can meet the specified requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062232-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £27,590 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | 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 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ASPIRATIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062232-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.southend.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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