London Borough of Newham: VCFS Infrastructure Development Contract 2025-2027

UK-London: Health and social work services.

Scope

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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Total value (estimated):

GBP 200,000 including VAT

Description

Description: 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 dis-proportionality through the programme.
Contract dates (estimated)
21/10/2025 to 20/10/2027
CPV Classifications:
85000000 - Health and social work services.
   
Contract can be extended:
No

Extension Date:


Delivery regions:
UKI4 Inner London – East

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 80
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 3 / Weighting: 10


   

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 26/08/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 10/09/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://newham.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No

Procedure

Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

       London Borough of Newham, PYBN-4422-TNXJ
       Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU, United Kingdom
       Email: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk

Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None