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Countywide Infrastructure Services to be delivered by a Countywide Infrastructure Organisation (CIO)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2017 at 17:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the "Countywide Infrastructure Services to be delivered by a Countywide Infrastructure Organisation (CIO)." This procurement falls within the social and personal services sector, specifically focusing on supporting the voluntary and community sector in Leicestershire. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been finalised on 13th February 2017, following its closing date on 21st November 2016. The contract will commence on 1st April 2017 and is expected to last until 31st March 2020, with an anticipated value of approximately £1,798,471, including potential extensions. Services will be delivered across the East Midlands region in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in community support and voluntary sector engagement. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, enabling them to contribute to local policy development and service delivery. By participating in this contract, businesses can expand their capacity, foster collaboration, and enhance their service offerings to local communities while benefiting from a stable funding arrangement over the three-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Countywide Infrastructure Services to be delivered by a Countywide Infrastructure Organisation (CIO)

Notice Description

Contract for Countywide Infrastructure Services to provide effective, targeted support for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Leicestershire. The successful contractor will provide these services under the title of the Countywide Infrastructure Organisation. This support will; enable the VCS to influence policy making and service delivery, help local VCS groups to develop and thrive, encourage collaboration in order to increase VCS involvement in the delivery of public services, and facilitate support for volunteers and volunteering. The Contract will be delivered via an agreed work programme that is focused on delivering against the following Contract Priorities and Requirements. The work programme will be subject to review on an annual basis during the period of the contract. The anticipated value of the Requirements is approximately PS399,438 per annum. Therefore, the totalcontractvalue over 3 years is expected to be approximately PS1,198,314, and including the maximum optionalextensionof 18 months, would be approximately PS1,797,471. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding, but it is the intention of the Councils that these budgets will remain fixed fortheinitial 3 year fixed period of the Contract. Funding for possible extension(s) will be subject to ongoing review by, and agreement between, the funding partners. The contract is being funded by Leicestershire County Council, North West Leicestershire CCG, andEastLeicestershire and Rutland CCG.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2323ba8b-fed1-44fd-9fe4-474565dc0a4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856fc759-f2aa-43e8-b662-1cae51fc0834
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,797,471 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,797,471 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTARY ACTION LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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