Tender

VCFSE Infrastructure Services

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 12:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is initiating a tender for "VCFSE Infrastructure Services" to support the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise sector in Suffolk. This procurement, under an open procedure, seeks to establish an infrastructure support service starting on 1st October 2025 and running until 30th September 2028, with an optional extension of up to 3 additional years. The total contract value, including the extension, is £1,848,000 excluding VAT. The services requested include advice, training, digital adoption, volunteer management, and resource allocation, among others. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th March 2025 at 12 noon. The designated CPV codes classify the services under civic betterment, administration, training, and consultancy sectors, targeting organisations in the East of England, specifically Suffolk.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in supporting non-profit and community sectors, particularly those offering consultancy, digital solutions, and training services. Companies with expertise in volunteer management, funding advice, and resource audits would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Engaging in this contract can help businesses enhance their portfolio, increase their reach within the public sector, and establish long-term partnerships with Suffolk County Council. The comprehensive nature of these services ensures diverse opportunities for business growth and contribution to community well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCFSE Infrastructure Services

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. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e9debfd-06d3-47ab-aebc-111ad437b15c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f53e71a-3dff-4e51-8216-b8298c2a1563
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Youngs
Contact Email
michelle.youngs@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265789

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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