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Third Sector Support Service

London Borough of Harrow · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Harrow is looking for suppliers for consultancy work (London).

The estimated value is £452,790 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Social Value 10% · Price 20%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 89 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.londontenders.org.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062863-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 062869-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 081673-2026

Last time this was bought

Children's Services Improvement & Redesign Support

Awarded
7 May 2026
Value
Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends
18 January 2027

Matched on London Borough of Harrow, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

London Borough of HarrowLast 12 months

Procurements

104

Awards

67

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Harrow

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From notice 062863-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 July 2026, last updated 27 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.