How to win: Third Sector Support Service

About this contract

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

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — London Borough of Harrow scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £452,790, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 2 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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