Lleida City Council, known locally as La Paeria, has opened a €383,208.96 tender to provide community-participation support in Mariola, Clot de les Granotes, Centre Històric and Mangraners. The service is scheduled to begin on 15 January 2027, placing three social workers and a part-time co-ordinator in the four neighbourhoods' social premises.

Organisations seeking the contract must submit their offers by 10.32am on 10 September 2026. The initial service period will last 11 months, with potential extensions of up to a further 24 months.

Three social workers planned for neighbourhood premises

The tender covers a service intended to stimulate and support community participation. The Department of Participation said it aims to improve the management of civic centres so that they function as places for leisure, coexistence and social cohesion.

  • Three social workers in the humanities field will be recruited.
  • A co-ordinator will work five hours a week.
  • Activities will take place at the social premises in Mariola, Clot de les Granotes, Centre Històric and Mangraners.

Fundació Pere Tarrés currently manages the service, according to the tender information reported by APD Noticies.

Initial budget is €147,960.20

The tender's initial base budget is €147,960.20, including VAT. La Paeria estimates the overall cost at €383,208.96 including VAT, reflecting the initial 11-month term and possible extensions.

La Paeria has also opened a separate community-action, intervention and neighbourhood-support service for the Casc Antic through its Pla de Barris programme. Interested providers should ensure their tender submission is lodged before the 10 September deadline.

Reported by apdnoticies.com, APD Noticies.