Scope
Description
The Community Builder pilot project began in November 2022 to support the communities and respective community centres in the Bishopton and Clopton areas of Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a multi-agency funded project supported by Stratford District Council, Stratford Town Trust, Stratford Town Council and Orbit Group. The purpose of this project was to understand the existing assets and needs in these communities and mobilise them to increase individual and collective resilience through a range of initiatives and opportunities. The pilot project was considered a success and has been extended for a further five years.
Subsequent to the introduction of this Stratford-upon-Avon town project a further Community Builder has been funded through the Section 106 process to undertake similar activity at Upper Lighthorne a site where a significant amount of housing growth will occur over the next decade.
The Council now seeks a further expansion of community development into a further area/s of the district where similar energy is needed to work with communities to achieve their potential. The Council has identified Bidford-on-Avon, Meon Vale and Shackleton areas and we would encourage potential providers of this type of service to rapidly build relationships with those areas, determine where their work will be best received and then submit a tender, supported by or in partnership with local community representatives and organisations.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
Contract locations
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | 75% Quality / 25% Price |
Price |
Weighting description
75% Quality / 25% Price
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
please see documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/midlands/home
In-Tend Procurement Portal
Contracting authority
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQX-2149-MRBD
Elizabeth House, Church Street
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6HX
United Kingdom
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government