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Local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

South Tyneside Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Tyneside Borough Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, UKC22, NE33 2RL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
57068.5 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 15:20
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Inspire South Tyneside
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Local Voluntary Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

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