Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation

Leeds City Council - PACS
Yorkshire and the Humber
Open procedure
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

This contract provides infrastructure support to frontline third sector organisations, focusing on leadership, representation, and capacity building. It specifically targets smaller groups, those in disadvantaged wards, and underrepresented communities to foster social action and enable engagement with local authority and health partners. The service aims to strengthen sector resilience and generate social value through collaborative working and community empowerment.

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Awarded value: £3.6m; As published
Published: 15 September 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 8 December 2025; Voluntary Action Leeds
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of third sector infrastructure support, including leadership, representation, capacity building, volunteering, and partnership development for local community organisations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
15 September 2025
Contract awardedto Voluntary Action Leeds
8 December 2025
Contract starts
1 April 2026
Contract ends
31 March 2029

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How it compares

18.4× the typical voluntary sector support contract (£194k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/327106/third-sector-infrastructure-support-and-representation
Buyer reference: 75944 (103403)
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a22
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Leeds City Council - PACS. Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation. Contract award, 15 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327106/third-sector-infrastructure-support-and-representation (accessed 12 October 2026).