Scope
Description
The Third Sector Support contract provides support to voluntary and community organisations in Harrow on a range of issues such as governance, external funding bids, training, 1:1 support, and volunteer mobilisation. This work is intended to de-risk the VCS sector and create more security and sustainability among Harrow's third sector organisations, and help build strong local VCS consortia. Another key outcome is to increase inward investment to the borough from a range of external funding sources, to voluntary and community organisations in Harrow.
Objectives and desired outputs:
Support Harrow's voluntary and community sector (VCS) to attract income from a diverse range of external sources including social investors and philanthropic organisations.
Build capacity and strengthen sustainability among VCS organisations through training, partnerships, and volunteer mobilisation.
Create and maintain a strong local consortium and provide leadership and representation for the sector including strategic collaboration through Harrow VCS Forum and Harrow Community Partnership.
Promote volunteering and civic engagement across the borough.
Support governance improvements across small and medium VCS groups.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £75,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 3 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Harrow Together
The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road
Harrow
HA1 4HZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@harrowtogether.org.uk
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1
Contracting authority
London Borough of Harrow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQRC-2343-GRQR
Forward Drive
Harrow
HA3 8FL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government