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SS 15 98 - Volunteer Development Programme

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the "Volunteer Development Programme" initiated by Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, which serves a population of 1.3 million across an area of 3,500 square kilometres. This project is classified under administration services, particularly aimed at enhancing the Libraries, Registration & Archives services within the Growth Environment & Transport Directorate. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 3rd October 2016 and concluding on 2nd October 2019. The award of the contract, valued at £165,000, was confirmed on 14th September 2016, following the completion of the tendering process on 6th June 2016. The primary location for the delivery of services is Kent, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in volunteer management and community service development. Organisations focusing on workforce training, community engagement, and service delivery could greatly benefit from this contract, especially those that align with the vision of promoting inclusion and diversity within the community. The project encourages innovative partnerships, making it an ideal fit for dynamic and proactive businesses aiming to collaborate closely with local authorities and enhance community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS 15 98 - Volunteer Development Programme

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils. This requirement is for utilisation by Libraries, Registration & Archives within the Growth Environment & Transport Directorate. The Council wishes to add value to the Council's Libraries Registration and Archives' services by managing and developing the role of volunteers to support Business Plan priorities. The Council has re-organised the LRA to commission its services against outcomes and so the specification has been developed to achieve this. The Council owns a softwarepackage,'Time2Give' which will be used by the Successful Contractor to support this programme. The Council would like to work with a dynamic, innovative and creative organisation that will be able to integrate Volunteers, by working with the Council through increased collaborative and proactive working practises that will continue to support the council's vision and strategic and supportive outcomes: The principal objectives of this opportunity are: To manage and develop the role of volunteers to support Libraries Registration and Archives. To include the work of operational front of house teams and Service Development Teams -Access Services, Business Support, Stock Services, Archives, Digital and Literary Services and Registration services.(The latter will include London Borough of Bexley Registration Services, provided under contract by Kent Libraries, Registration & Archives.) To embed and extend the current good practice. To ensure that all Library Registration and Archive volunteering is managed consistently, taking into account the individual needs of our services. To extend the range of volunteering activities and the services available in Libraries Registration and Archives and Kent's communities. To engage with local communities to develop and promote Libraries Registration and Archives' services. To provide training and development activities to improve staff skills and knowledge in the recruitment, retention, supervision and training of volunteers. To promote inclusion and diversity. To work within the Chartered Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals (CILIP) Guide lines for Volunteering to extend and add value to Libraries Registration and Archives' services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c73151b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a39dae-d90c-4224-bd84-ee9cf5d67552
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2016 - 2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST KENT EXTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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