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Provision of Infrastructure Support to the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS)

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

27 Aug 2021 at 11:25

Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is conducting an open tender for the "Provision of Infrastructure Support to the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS)", which aims to bolster community groups and voluntary organisations in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the award stage, following an active procurement period that ended on 11 June 2021. The contract will span from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2024, with a total budget of £700,000 allocated for several service lots. This project includes two main lots: Lot 1 focuses on Organisational Infrastructure Support, while Lot 2 pertains to Volunteer Infrastructure Support. Each lot will be awarded to a single provider, with the possibility for suppliers to secure multiple contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in long-term contracts aimed at enhancing community services. Businesses specialising in organisational development, volunteer management, or those with experience in community support could find a suitable match within these lots. The chance to collaborate via consortium bids also encourages partnerships, potentially leading to more robust proposals and increased capacity for service delivery in the voluntary and community sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Infrastructure Support to the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS)

Notice Description

Dorset Council is supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) by procuring a range of services via the Infrastructure Support project. The main aim of the infrastructure services is to enable community groups and voluntary organisations to develop, build greater reliance, self-sustaining capacity and capabilities to deliver activities and services that benefit the users of their services and communities. They are also commissioned to provide strategic representation, liaison and partnership working across sectors. The Council is conducting an open tender procedure for the following lots: Lot 1 - Organisational Infrastructure Support (Voluntary, Community and Social Sector) - organisational support, development and capacity building Lot 2 - Volunteer Infrastructure Support - general volunteer support, development and capacity building Contracts will be awarded for a period of up to five years (initial period of 3 years plus an optional extension period of a further 2 years). Tenderers may bid for one or more of the available lots. Each lot will be awarded to one Provider. Providers may be awarded multiple lots. Consortium bids are welcome via a lead provider. Tenderers should note that the Council is running a concurrent open tender procedure for provision of Information, Advice and Guidance Services (project ref. DN538409).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bc221af-24fa-4921-850c-dff7b3d5b033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f3b841-e6a4-436c-adf0-556ea2d49c81
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, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTEER CENTRE DORSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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