Tender

Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service for Westminster City Council (Contracts Finder)

CAPITALESOURCING

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Jul 2017 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2017 at 09:08

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

09 Jan 2017 at 09:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is seeking to procure a contract for the "Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service," which aims to enhance collaboration and support between the council and its voluntary and community sector partners. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16th August 2017. The contract, valued at £1, will cover various outcomes related to information provision, capacity building, advocacy, network support, and social value. The service will be based in London, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2017 and running until 30th September 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the community, social, and personal services sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting voluntary organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit, as they are deemed suitable competitors for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish valuable partnerships with Westminster City Council, enabling them to contribute to and shape the local community effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service for Westminster City Council (Contracts Finder)

Notice Description

Westminster City Council intends to procure a contract for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service. The support service will operate between the council and wide range of organisations which make up Westminster's voluntary and community sector (abbreviated to VCS). The service will act as a conduit, co-ordination point, information provider and general support/advocacy between the council and the VCS to enable a more efficient and coordinated approach to the councils relationship with this sector. The contract will cover the following outcomes: Contract Outcome 1 - Information provision (Knowledge Bank). Contract Outcome 2 - Signposting and capacity building. Contract Outcome 3 - Advocacy and influencing. Contract Outcome 4: Network Support. Contract Outcome 5: Social Value and CSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb85eb0c-04ac-491d-b196-ecc5708994ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2022 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
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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