Aspirations Project & Volunteer Co-ordinator

Southend-on-Sea City Council has recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the Aspirations Project & Volunteer Co-ordinator role under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £27,590, was awarded to Aspirations without prior notice of a call for competition, owing to their unique capacity to meet specific local requirements. The project falls within the rehabilitation services category and focuses on coordinating volunteers for the Aspirations Day Program and Charity Shop.

The contract commenced on 15th April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted via the Provider Selection Regime, route A, which Southend-on-Sea City Council utilised to directly award the contract based on their assessment that Aspirations is the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in rehabilitation services and volunteer management, particularly those located in or around Southend-On-Sea, to explore collaborations and learn from the structured volunteer coordination model being implemented.

Firms specialising in volunteer recruitment, training, and support can gain insights into enhancing service sustainability and efficiency. However, given the limited procurement method used and the specific nature of the service requirements, this particular contract was awarded on a non-competitive basis. Future similar opportunities may arise for other businesses that can demonstrate unique abilities to address specific local needs in health care and community support sectors.