---
title: "Commissioning Contract for Support to VCS Groups"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd28"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Commissioning Contract for Support to VCS Groups

Buyer: BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd28

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## Summary

Boston Borough Council, in conjunction with East Lindsey District Council, has concluded a procurement process described in the contract "Commissioning Contract for Support to VCS Groups". The contract was awarded to Shine Lincolnshire, a significant player in the voluntary and community sectors. The procurement, which was initiated as a tender and has progressed to the award stage, involves providing strategic support to local communities through the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The procurement was conducted using a "limited" method for below-threshold competition, with contract execution set from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value of the contract is GBP 46,000, with a gross amount of GBP 55,200, as per the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in community service provision, especially those capable of manoeuvring within the VCFSE sector's complex needs. Companies specialising in capacity building, governance, volunteering, and sustainable community development will find this domain advantageous for fostering business growth. The alignment with public authority objectives also suggests potential for future collaborations with government entities. Firms with experience in networking and forming strategic partnerships within diverse communities in Great Britain, especially those aligned with public and social service sectors, would be well-suited to engage with contracts of this nature, leveraging their expertise to secure future opportunities.

## Notice

Boston Borough Council, acting on behalf of both Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council, has awarded a grant funding agreement to Shine Lincolnshire to support the delivery of improved outcomes for local communities. The funding will enable Shine Lincolnshire to provide strategic support to the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, including capacity building, governance, volunteering, funding support and community development activities. The agreement also supports the development of inclusive volunteering opportunities, strengthened partnership working and improved sustainability of local community organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067382-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | BOSTON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE21 8QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHINE LINCOLNSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067382-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067382-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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