VCFSE Safeguarding Support Service

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Yorkshire and the Humber
Open procedure
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029

Provision of specialist safeguarding support, advice, training, and strategic representation to voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise organisations. The service builds safeguarding capacity, ensures safe practices, and acts as a trusted link between the sector, local safeguarding partnerships, and statutory agencies.

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Closes in 3 days· 15 October 2026

Estimated value: £155k; Buyer estimate
Published: 15 September 2026; Find a Tender
Deadline: 15 October 2026; 3 days left
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 31 March 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist safeguarding support, advice, training and representation services for voluntary and community sector organisations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
15 September 2026
Deadline for bids3 days left
15 October 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
1 April 2027

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The buyer

Type: Council
Voluntary sector support contracts, 24 months: 1
Open voluntary sector support tenders: 1
Typical voluntary sector support contract: £194k

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How it compares

Smaller than the typical voluntary sector support contract (£194k).

Open for 30 days, about the same as most voluntary sector support tenders (30 days).

Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3867614/vcfse-safeguarding-support-service
Buyer reference: HC1204/2027
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06fa6b
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

East Riding of Yorkshire Council. VCFSE Safeguarding Support Service. Tender, 15 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3867614/vcfse-safeguarding-support-service (accessed 12 October 2026).