Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support and Development Service

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is soliciting a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support and Development Service under solicitation HC1021 to assist local VCS groups with governance, management, volunteering, leadership, and funding access. The project is divided into three distinct lots: Lot 1 focuses on strengthening VCSE organisations through leadership and sustainability support with an estimated value of 240,000 GBP; Lot 2 involves the administration of Council funding via the VCSE Prevention and Investment Framework with an estimated value of 70,000 GBP; and Lot 3 provides independent research and analysis of sector needs with an estimated value of 75,000 GBP. The total estimated contract value is 385,000 GBP excluding VAT, reaching 400,000 GBP including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with a possible three-month extension for Lots 1 and 2 at the council's discretion. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation of 60 percent for quality and 40 percent for price, utilizing an open procedure under a light touch special regime. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Interested parties must submit electronic tenders in English by 4 December 2026 at 12:00pm.