# Service to Support Volunteer-Led Community Centres

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Blackburn with Darwen](/buyers/blackburn-with-darwen/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £30,000
- Published: 18 November 2016
- Planned start: 1 November 2016
- Planned end: 31 October 2017
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: edbe5f7d-a6d3-44a0-b10c-4c27999d4520-111040
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40846784-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is seeking a service provider to support community centres that are managed by volunteers\. All of the community centres have great opportunities and potential to meet the needs of the local communities and surrounding areas, these opportunities require some support to flourish, develop and become sustainable\.Some of the community centres face challenges, such as: financial sustainability, volunteering capacity, key skills and knowledge of operational responsibilities, improvements in record keeping etc\. Along with the internal challenges there is a need to balance expectations from local residents, community groups and ward Councillors which also need to be managed effectively\. The service to be provided is expected to create the necessary infrastructure that supports the volunteers to manage the challenges effectively\. All enquiries must be submitted via The Chest: https://procontract\.due-north\.com

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbe5f7d-a6d3-44a0-b10c-4c27999d4520-111040)