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VCFSE Infrastructure Services - AWARD

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council, located at Russell Road, Ipswich, seeks to enhance the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector through the procurement of infrastructure services. The procurement process is at the award stage, having been completed on 17th November 2025, with Community Action Suffolk serving as the supplier. The project aims to cover civic betterment and community facility support services with a maximum contract value of £1,848,000, excluding VAT. The process followed an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with the potential to extend up to 2031, targeting the East of England region.

This initiative offers an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in community development, digital tools, and volunteer management to collaborate and drive sectoral growth. Enterprises engaged in administration services, training, and business consultancy, particularly those focusing on non-profit and social enterprise sectors, will find this contract beneficial. By providing key services such as advice, training, digital adoption, and volunteer management, businesses can significantly impact Suffolk's community outcomes. Collaborations in monitoring, evaluation, and coproduction training workshops promise enhanced effectiveness and community service delivery, making this an attractive prospect for community-focused enterprises looking to expand their outreach and influence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCFSE Infrastructure Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is committed to supporting a thriving Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in the county to enable it to continue providing key services for the people of Suffolk. The Council intends to procure an infrastructure support service for the VCFSE sector starting on 1st October 2025. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The maximum total contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,848,000 excluding VAT. The service will cover: - Advice, support & training: Prioritising programmes addressing specific needs such as funding, business governance and safeguarding - Digital adoption: Supporting organisations with tools for fundraising, marketing and AI integration. - Volunteer management: Promotion and support through 'Volunteer Suffolk'. - Resource and funding: Sector-wide audits and alignment with health outcomes - Joint training and workshops: Collaborative learning opportunities between VCSFE and commissioners, with an emphasis on coproduction - Monitoring and evaluation: Support to improve the sector's impact and service delivery. - Annual State of the sector survey and report The submission deadline is 10th March 2025 at 12noon. Please note this procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-229cb70c-f43c-4b71-b6a1-43b9fab24058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/318aa04b-e2fd-41ff-8bd4-cc2679620b59
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80500000 - Training services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,848,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ACTION SUFFOLK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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