Scope
Reference
BVF 2025-26 652
Description
North Yorkshire Council has been awarded funding from the York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority (with investment from their national Shared Prosperity Fund allocation),to invest in a strategic programme to promote Community Wealth Building (CWB) and support the growth of the social enterprise sector.
This contract focuses on the Raising Awareness strand of the programme, which aims to build understanding, visibility, and engagement with CWB principles and the social enterprise ecosystem.
Objectives
The consultancy will deliver activities that:
• Increase understanding of the prevalence, diversity, and value of social enterprises in the region.
• Raise awareness of the benefits and opportunities of Community Wealth Building among key stakeholders, including local authorities, anchor institutions, businesses, and communities.
Contract 1. Raising Awareness - Community Wealth Building and Social Enterprise Development Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
CENTRE FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC STRATEGIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 04242937
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZTG-7878-PNQY
52 Oak Street
Manchester
M4 5JA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@cles.org.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Raising Awareness - Community Wealth Building and Social Enterprise Development Programme
Contracting authority
The North Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXY-8263-XCNL
County Hall, Racecourse Lane
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government