Tender

Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Sep 2018 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility." This procurement falls under the community action programme category and is located in Swindon, South West England. The tender is currently in the open stage, and the deadline for submissions is 9th October 2018. The contract will commence on 1st January 2019 for an initial period of 36 months, with a possible extension depending on performance and budget availability. The estimated contract value is £455,000, with a minimum value of £400,000, and it will be awarded through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those that can offer funding and governance advice, support to trustees, or Shopmobility services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as their expertise in fostering community engagement and providing infrastructure support aligns well with the council’s objectives. Competing for this contract could help these businesses expand their reach and strengthen their foothold within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service Project Description Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service that will provide the following: * Funding and Governance Advice * Support to Trustees * A Bi- Annual Report * An Annual Fayre * Partnership and Representation of voluntary sector organisations at relevant boards * Support to the Sports Forum, this includes administration tasks * Support for the Equalities Advisory Forum, with specific requirements around equalities and access * A Shopmobility Service * A lead role in engaging the Armed Services to support and deliver voluntary work within Swindon Communities * Promotion of the service Full details relating to the Service are provided in the tender documents. Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 36 months commencing 1st January 2019 with the option to extend for a further 36 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe575d6-4ac3-45dc-8705-705bd47fb0b3
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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