Tender

Community Solutions Service

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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15 Feb 2019 at 15:01

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15 Feb 2019 at 14:32

Tender

15 Feb 2019 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process to acquire a Community Solutions Service aimed at fostering sustainability and enhancing the Community and Voluntary Sector within Southampton. This tender, identified as "Community Solutions Service," has a total budget of £1.8 million, with the minimum value set at £1 million. The tender period will conclude on 26 April 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2019, lasting until 30 September 2022. Interested parties can find relevant documents and details about the procurement process, including an information event scheduled for 20 February 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary and community sector, to expand their operations and engage in meaningful community support initiatives. Companies specialising in guidance and welfare services, especially those that promote self-help and community assistance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement in this service not only supports local community sustainability but also allows businesses to contribute positively to society while pursuing growth and development.

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Notice Title

Community Solutions Service

Notice Description

To procure a Community Solutions service that will promote sustainability, growth and greater uptake of activity in the Community and Voluntary Sector in the city of Southampton. A service to support people to live well and independently in the community, promotes self-help and a culture where people help others in their community. Additional information: All documents are available under attached link. Southampton City Council, Integrated Commissioning Unit are commissioning a Community Solutions Service to support people to live well and independently in the community, which promotes self-help and a culture where people help others in their community. Following the publication of the tender documentation, an information event about the proposed service will be held on the: 20th February 2019 from 4pm - 5.30 pm At Civic Centre Committee Rooms 1 and 2 Civic Centre Rd Southampton SO14 7LY The purpose of the event is to explain the structure of the proposed services design and explain the procurement process. There will be an opportunity for potential providers to ask some questions and the procurement representative will explain the tender portal and the clarification process within this. There are a maximum of 2 places available per organisation. If you wish to attend this event please email joanne.hughes@southampton.gov.uk to reserve a place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083af09-a766-4c99-a7c7-51128be8b951
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

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