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Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service for Westminster City Council (Contracts Finder)

CAPITALESOURCING

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04 Jan 2018 at 17:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the council and various organisations within the VCS. The contract, valued at £598,628, will be active from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2020. This open procedure tender has completed its procurement stage, with the official award notice published on 4th January 2018. The service will facilitate better information provision, capacity building, advocacy, and social value initiatives in London.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the voluntary and community sector who can provide support services, advocacy, or community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on social value and community support. Companies capable of coordinating community initiatives or providing essential services and resources for the VCS will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service for Westminster City Council (Contracts Finder)

Notice Description

Westminster City Council intends to award a contract for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service. The support service will operate between the council and wide range of organisations which make up Westminster's voluntary and community sector (abbreviated to VCS). The service will act as a conduit, co-ordination point, information provider and general support/advocacy between the council and the VCS to enable a more efficient and coordinated approach to the councils relationship with this sector. The contract will cover the following outcomes: Contract Outcome 1 - Information provision (Knowledge Bank). Contract Outcome 2 - Signposting and capacity building. Contract Outcome 3 - Advocacy and influencing. Contract Outcome 4: Network Support. Contract Outcome 5: Social Value and CSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b5b8c8b-d707-4994-8c27-011b30800f18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9032068-06b6-44ff-b6f7-9c757d87488c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£598,628 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5HR
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONE WESTMINSTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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