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SOL - VCFSE Infrastructure Support 2024

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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02 May 2024 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking services for VCFSE Infrastructure Support 2024. This procurement process follows the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 12:00 on Monday 3 June 2024. The location for delivery is in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services and Other community, social, and personal services industry categories.

This tender by Solihull Council offers an opportunity for businesses involved in providing infrastructure support services to the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise sectors. Suitable businesses would need to demonstrate a commitment to social value and an understanding of the VCFSE sector's importance in addressing community needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on community and social services are well-suited to compete in this open procedure below threshold procurement stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - VCFSE Infrastructure Support 2024

Notice Description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) values the positive contribution that the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sectors make within the borough. There are an estimated 3400 organisations of various sizes present within the borough and it is recognised that the services and activities delivered by the VCFSE sector are essential for communities to thrive. SMBC is committed to investment in the infrastructure that supports this sector. The current VCFSE Infrastructure Support contract will expire on 30 September 2024. There is a growing focus on prevention, early help, and a recognition of the contribution of the VCFSE sector in this agenda. The Council's relationship with and understanding of the VCFSE sector has also significantly changed, which is most noticeable in the growth of the Communities Division. A review and redesign of VCFSE Infrastructure Support in Solihull was carried out in consultation with stakeholders including the VCFSE sector during 2023 to ensure going forward the support will better reflect the operating environment and acknowledge the impact of the COVID pandemic, increases in the cost of living and the war in Ukraine. As part of the case for change the following areas were identified as needing more focus and improvement: o VCFSE engagement and representation. o Inequalities in the VCFSE sectors, particularly between the north locality and the rest of the borough. o Assurance and confidence in the capability and capacity of VCFSE organisations. This includes safeguarding. o Engagement with public sector procurement and commissioning This service is being procured in accordance with the Regulation 74 - 77 under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Providers will be expected to provide a response to a social value question; this will be assessed as part of the tender evaluation. The deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 on Monday 3 June 2024. The window for queries will close at 5pm on Monday 20 May 2024. Additional information: Dear Tender Manager, Contract Ref: SOL - 18673 Please note that Solihull Council (SMBC) has a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to SMBC's e-Procurement web portal; http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/ You will be required to register your organisation (if not already done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Thank you Karen Perry Corporate Procurement Service Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a12376f-e831-4c79-a686-1b93ef13a48b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 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
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
Karen Perry
Contact Email
kperry@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 704 6089

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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