Scope
Reference
OPEN2025545
Description
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced partner to deliver a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector Infrastructure service. The aim of the contract is to support a vibrant and growing local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across the Borough.
The successful organisation will act as a leading strategic partner in the Borough, working with other leaders across sectors in alignment with the Borough's priorities and strategies, including the 'Stockton-on-Tees Plan 2024', the Fairer Stockton-on-Tees Strategic Framework and Powering our Future missions (as detailed in the Stockton-on-Tees Plan).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Engagement
Engagement deadline
14 April 2025
Engagement process description
Expressions of interest are invited from organisations who have demonstrable experience in working with and supporting organisations from the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector Infrastructure.
This market consultation is published on the North East Procurement Organisation's OPEN Procurement Portal at https://open-uk.org/
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mike Wray
Email: mike.wray@stockton.gov.uk
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government