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VCFS Infrastructure Development Contract 2025-2027

London Borough of Newham · Tender notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Health-and-social-work-services./6F2Z8EE769 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6F2Z8EE769

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Lot Lot 1£200k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
972005531
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
10 Sept 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
26 Aug 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Status
active

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
200,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Description
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Description
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Criterion 3
Type
price
Description
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
20 Oct 2027, 23:59
Starts
21 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI4
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
047798-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
11 Aug 2025, 19:05

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYBN-4422-TNXJ
Name
London Borough of Newham

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI41
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
E16 2QU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PYBN-4422-TNXJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI41 · E16 2QU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI4 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05858c-2025-08-11T19:05:04+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·