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Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2017 at 10:25

Award Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2017 at 14:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking proposals for the "Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure" contract, aimed at providing operational support to VCS organisations in areas such as fundraising, governance, and volunteer recruitment. This open tender was published on 7th April 2017, with a submission deadline set for 8th May 2017 at 12 noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017, lasting for two years, with an option to extend for an additional year, and has a budget cap of £378,000 for the initial period. Services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in community and social services. Businesses that specialise in providing training, volunteer brokerage, or support for non-profit organisations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of community-focused agencies can enhance the effectiveness of local voluntary initiatives, thereby fostering growth in the sector while delivering vital services to Buckinghamshire residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure

Notice Description

The service provides support to voluntary and community sector (vcs) organisations in a variety of operational areas e.g. fundraising, governance and volunteer recruitment, using a methods including online, telephone, face to face and training courses. This contract will also support the provision of volunteer recruitment and brokerage services. The overall aim is "to enable the residents of Buckinghamshire to develop and deliver effective voluntary and community led services, working through or in partnership with voluntary, statutory and private sector agencies where appropriate." It will ensure that vcs and public sector organisations can also access qualitative and quantitative information and analysis on both organisations and volunteering trends in Buckinghamshire and will deliver an effective communication service that provides front line organisations with timely and relevant information about issues that affect them, including local, regional and national policy initiatives. The contract start date is 1st October 2017. The contract term is 2 years with the option to extend for 1 further year. The budget cap has been set at PS378,000 for the initial 2 year contract period. TUPE may apply. Additional information: Please see the Procurement Documents on Buckinghamshire Business Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d1ad53-5718-e711-80dd-005056b64545. The deadline to submit your tender is 12 noon on Monday 8th May 2017 on Buckinghamshire Business Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9fdafb1-f2c3-42cf-92fe-209bcf5f6dd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£378,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£378,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 1 Oct 2019 2-3 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY IMPACT BUCKS

Further Information

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