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Published 3 Jul 2026, 14:42 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Third Sector Support Service

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Harrow (Local council)

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£452,790≈ £151k / year · £452,790 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 2 Oct 2026
Next notice expected 3 Sept 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Dec 2029 · up to 31 Dec 2032 with extensions · starts 1 Jan 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The London Borough of Harrow is inviting tenders for the provision of a Third Sector Support Service for local Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) organisations, through a designated VCFS Infrastructure Organisation. The provider will be responsible for strengthening the local VCFS by supporting organisations to:

  • Access and secure alternative sources of funding;
  • Build organisational capacity and attract volunteers; and
  • Develop a resilient and sustainable local sector, thereby strengthening the capacity of the sector to meet the needs of Harrow residents.

The service will provide accessible support through a range of channels, helping organisations to strengthen their organisational capacity, generate and diversify income, attract and retain volunteers, and develop a strong, sustainable and collaborative local VCFS. The service should also equip organisations to respond to the ongoing challenges of an increasingly competitive funding environment, changing local needs, and rising demand for community-based services and support.

To view the tender documents and apply, please visit www.londontenders.org ↗

CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£452,790
Contract period: 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Dec 2032 with extensionsValue: £452,790 exc. VAT · £452,790 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: An initial contract term of 3 years, with an option to extend by a further period or periods of up to 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 70%Price: 20%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality
  • Social Value
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
3 Jul 2026, 14:42 BST
Last source update
27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 23 Nov 2026
Authority reference
DN825946
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-081673
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy and related services
Delivery area
London (UKI74)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c395 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

3 Jul 2026 → 1 Jan 2027 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published116 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 14:42 BST
  2. Market engagement95 days ago
    24 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST

    As part of pre-market engagement, we are inviting suitably qualified service providers to complete a short provider questionnaire. The purpose is to assist the authority in developing its requirements and approach to deliver best possible outcomes for the residents of Harrow.

    The questionnaire will:

    • Provide initial information about the service requirements, including strategic commissioning intentions
    • Seek feedback from suppliers to inform development of the service model, specification and tender documentation
    • Include information for suppliers on registering to bid for the tender opportunity

    If you would like to receive further information and participate in the supplier questionnaire, please express your interest by email to Marzuki Haji, Procurement Business Partner, marzuki.haji@harrow.gov.uk

  3. Tender notice published61 days ago
    27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
  4. Next notice expected54 days ago
    3 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Submission deadline25 days ago
    2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  7. Award decision expected byin 26 days
    23 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract startsin 64 days
    1 Jan 2027

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jul 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    3 Jul 2026, 14:42 BST
    UK2
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    3 Jul 2026, 14:48 BST
    UK2
  3. Tender notice published
    27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
    UK4
  4. Status changed to active
    27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
  6. Deadline published: 2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
    27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Borough of Harrow

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PQRC-2343-GRQR Forward Drive, Harrow, London, HA3 8FLContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure