Stale Pre-tender

Third Sector Support Service

Details

Value
£452,790
Topic
Business and management consultancy and related services
Published
3 July 2026
Submission
24 July 2026

Tender 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

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published3 July 2026
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About the buyer

London Borough of Harrow buys as a local authority, procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Every tender is advertised on the London Tenders Portal, the council's e-procurement system. New suppliers must register on the Central Digital Platform before bidding for its contracts. Frameworks set up by the Crown Commercial Service, the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation and NHS Shared Business Services also cover much of what the council buys. Supply Ready Harrow trains local businesses to compete for its contracts and for wider public sector work. A published pipeline lists larger opportunities expected for re-procurement or as new projects.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of London Borough of Harrow's contract awards have been in health and social work, business services and construction work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 79400000 · Business and management consultancy and related services

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