Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-ac92-71f2-af87-41eac30e78b0/provision-of-engagement-activity-volunteer-services-in-darlington closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington [Northern Inclusion Consortium](https://tendernation.io/buyers/northern-inclusion-consortium) Estimated value £20,000 to £25,000 Published 29 Jun 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Northern Inclusion Consortium (NIC), is an established partnership of four of the North East's largest charities - DISC, Groundwork, Changing Lives and Mental Health Concern. See [niconsortium.org](https://www.niconsortium.org) for more information. The NIC is inviting interested parties to tender for the provision of engagement activity & volunteer services in Darlington as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. Working with a broader set of delivery partners we are delivering the Big Lottery Fund / European Social Fund funded Building Better Opportunities Programme in Tees Valley through the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. The programme aims to improve employability for the most disadvantaged and provide help to those with multiple and complex needs using a case management model. For more information about the programme please follow this link [sfteesvalley.co.uk](https://www.sfteesvalley.co.uk). We now wish to buy in additional provision to encourage suitable people to access and engage with the programme and to develop volunteering opportunities in the Darlington area. The Northern Inclusion Consortium is inviting interested parties to tender for the supply and delivery of a service across the Darlington area to: - Increase the access and engagement of participants onto the SFTV programme - Build the capacity of organisations to provide volunteering opportunities - Provide participants on the programme with volunteering opportunities - Provide ongoing support to participants and organisations during the volunteering placement - Work with other partners to increase the skill, knowledge base and employability prospects of participants on the programme. Download the Invitation For Tender for full information on this provision and how to submit a tender. Read full description ## CPV classification Other community, social and personal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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