Third Sector Support Service

What the buyer is asking for

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

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 70%qualityQuality
• 10%qualitySocial Value
• 20%pricePrice

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published26 days ago

   27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 10 days

   2 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Award decision expected byin 63 days

   23 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice3 Jul 2026, 14:42 BST062863-2026
2. Notice published3 Jul 2026, 14:48 BST062869-2026
3. Tender notice27 Aug 2026, 11:16 BST081673-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender