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Published 11 Aug 2025, 19:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

VCFS Infrastructure Development Contract 2025-2027

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Newham (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£200,000≈ £100k / year · £200,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 10 Sept 2025
Contract term 2 yrsends 20 Oct 2027 · starts 21 Oct 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Newham Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced provider to lead the delivery of infrastructure services for the borough’s Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS). This two-year contract represents a key investment in strengthening the borough’s VCFS ecosystem - building the sector’s capacity, boosting productivity, and supporting long-term sustainability.

This tender is divided into 3 lots.

Lot 1- Support Programme for Global Majority/Ethnically Diverse VCF Organisations in Newham - 60

Bidder Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Experience and expertise: Proven track record in supporting global majority/ethnically diverse organisations, particularly in the VCF sector.

Project Plan and methodology: Clarity, feasibility, and creativity of the proposed approach.

Budget: Value for money and clear justification of costs.

Understanding of local context: Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by global majority/ethnically diverse organisations in Newham.

Commitment to equity: Demonstrated commitment to addressing racism, inequality, and disproportionality through the programme.

Lot 2 - Engagement and Capacity Building for Faith-Based organisations in Newham

Bidder proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Experience and expertise: Proven track record in working with faith-based organisations, particularly in the VCF sector.

Project plan and methodology: Clarity, feasibility, and creativity of the proposed approach.

Budget: Value for money and clear justification of costs.

Understanding of local context: Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by faith-based organisations in Newham.

Commitment to inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to engaging a diverse range of faith-based organisations and addressing their specific needs.

Lot 3- Digitising Pathways of Support for Voluntary, Community, and Faith (VCF) Organisations in Newham

Bidder proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Experience and expertise: Proven track record in developing digital tools and pathways, particularly in the VCF sector.

Project plan and methodology: Clarity, feasibility, and creativity of the proposed approach.

Budget: Value for money and clear justification of costs.

Understanding of local context: Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by VCF organisations in Newham.

User-centred design: Commitment to involving VCF organisations in the design and testing process to ensure the final product meets their needs.

Integration of existing resources: Effective use of the provided visual maps of financial, technical, and relational resources.

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CPV: Health and social work services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£200,000
Contract period: 21 Oct 2025 – 20 Oct 2027 (2 yrs)Value: £200,000 exc. VAT · £200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

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: 90%Price: 10%
Published sub-criteria (3)
  • Criterion 1: 80%
  • Criterion 2: 10%
  • Criterion 3: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Criterion 1: Quality
  • Criterion 2: Social Value
  • Criterion 3: Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 10 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 1 point. 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
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
11 Aug 2025, 19:05 BST
Last source update
11 Aug 2025, 19:05 BST
Authority reference
972005531
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-047798
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services
Delivery area
London (UKI4)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05858c Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
10 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
26 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Aug 2025 → 21 Oct 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    11 Aug 2025, 19:05 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    26 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    10 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts374 days ago
    21 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    11 Aug 2025, 19:05 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Borough of Newham

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PYBN-4422-TNXJ Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, London, E16 2QUContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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