Award

Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2023 at 06:55

Tender

05 Sep 2022 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the "Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service" to Action Together CIO. The contract, valued at £1,875,000 GBP, will run from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to 5 more years. The tender was published on September 5, 2022, and the award date was November 29, 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract offers opportunities for SMEs and organizations involved in providing services to the community. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have experience in supporting the voluntary and community sector, including capabilities in training, organisation, and funding access. The contract's extended period provides stability for businesses looking to enter the voluntary and community services market.

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Notice Title

Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service

Notice Description

The Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service will provide an underpinning structure for the VCS service in Rochdale by being a single point of contact. It will support the sector to be well trained and organised; capable of accessing funding and able to mobilise when required to by global/ national events (i.e. pandemics). To access and download the tender documents please register on the Chest portal at: www.the-chest.org.uk The tender documents can be found in the current opportunities section for Rochdale Council. Reference Number is DN618936 Contract period is 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2028, with the option to extend annually for up to a further 5 years, to 31/03/2033 (subject to continued available funding).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f5e30e3-016d-44a5-8d73-7d009d196583
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Walpole
Contact Email
peter.walpole@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7875635549

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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