Tender

Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington

NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM

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29 Jun 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Inclusion Consortium is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington" as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. This initiative, aimed at improving employability for disadvantaged individuals, falls under the category of community, social and personal services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 July 2017. The contract is expected to begin on 1 August 2017 and run until 30 September 2019, with a total estimated value of £25,000 and a minimum financial threshold of £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to community development and enhance employability for local residents. Companies with expertise in social services, volunteer management, or community engagement would be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity. By participating in this project, businesses can not only grow their portfolios but also play a vital role in fostering social inclusion and skills development within the Darlington area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington

Notice Description

The Northern Inclusion Consortium (NIC), is an established partnership of four of the North East's largest charities - DISC, Groundwork, Changing Lives and Mental Health Concern. See www.niconsortium.org for more information. The NIC is inviting interested parties to tender for the provision of engagement activity & volunteer services in Darlington as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. Working with a broader set of delivery partners we are delivering the Big Lottery Fund / European Social Fund funded Building Better Opportunities Programme in Tees Valley through the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. The programme aims to improve employability for the most disadvantaged and provide help to those with multiple and complex needs using a case management model. For more information about the programme please follow this link www.sfteesvalley.co.uk. We now wish to buy in additional provision to encourage suitable people to access and engage with the programme and to develop volunteering opportunities in the Darlington area. The Northern Inclusion Consortium is inviting interested parties to tender for the supply and delivery of a service across the Darlington area to: - Increase the access and engagement of participants onto the SFTV programme - Build the capacity of organisations to provide volunteering opportunities - Provide participants on the programme with volunteering opportunities - Provide ongoing support to participants and organisations during the volunteering placement - Work with other partners to increase the skill, knowledge base and employability prospects of participants on the programme. Download the Invitation For Tender for full information on this provision and how to submit a tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc62285-c518-42e4-ba83-6605bb69c21e
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 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
NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Postcode
DL5 6DS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Aycliffe East
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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