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NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2025 at 14:17

Award Notice
Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement documented here is managed by Northumberland County Council under the title "NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support." It falls within the Health and Social Work Services category and targets organisations within the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The core objective is to unite the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to positively impact Northumberland residents. This project aims to enhance the collaborative efforts among VCSEs and ensure they have a voice at the board level in their partnerships with the Council. This procurement reached the award stage on 3rd March 2025, following a tender period that ended on 6th December 2024. The contract, worth £660,000, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers an attractive opportunity for businesses focused on health, social work services, and community support. SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with experience in managing collaborative multi-stakeholder projects, are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The open procedure procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The involvement in this tender can provide substantial growth, visibility, and the potential to impact the local community significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

The overall aim of this service will be to bring the VCSE together to make a positive impact on the lives of Northumberland residents, specifically to support VSCEs on behalf of the Council, along with managing other projects. To continue to support the creation of a networked model of VCSE which enables a collaborative space to ensure all parts of the VCSE have a voice and are listened to. VCSE are a strategic partner and not just a delivery arm and the way to ensure an equal relationship is to have the VCSE as a proactive partner at board level.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc491a97-1c48-4f53-bf9b-eab22299cd46
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
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
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIAN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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