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Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Training, Support and Development

DORSET COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2022 at 16:15

Award Notice
Tender

16 Nov 2021 at 17:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset Council is seeking to award a contract titled "Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Training, Support and Development" to provide essential training and support for the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender procedures. The contract period is set to commence on 18th February 2022, lasting for 18 months until 31st July 2023, with a total value of £75,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and tenders were accepted until the deadline of 10th December 2021. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the area governed by the Dorset Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in training, support, and development services, particularly those that operate within the VCS domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in delivering effective community support and training initiatives would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful provider will have the chance to demonstrate innovative delivery models and enhance community resilience, contributing to the Council's ambition of fostering stronger and more vibrant communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Training, Support and Development

Notice Description

The Council wish to commission a provider to deliver Training, Support and Development for the local Voluntary and Community Sector. The Voluntary and Community sector (VCS) plays vitally important role in helping the council deliver part of the Council Plan. They work innovatively and collectively to add to the richness of local life and help people who need additional assistance and support. The Council is supporting the voluntary sector by procuring a range of services via the VCS Support Services Procurement. This project specifically covers: Training, Support and Development The Council has a strong track record of working effectively with the voluntary and community sector to deliver a diverse range of quality projects and services in Dorset's communities. The aim is to build on the Council's strong history of working with communities to support positive change by developing new approaches to making communities stronger, vibrant, and more resilient. The role of local support services for the sector is seen as an important enabler to achieving the ambitions of the Council, as it provides services, support and advice to, and promotes, local charities, community groups and social enterprises that deliver social action. The contract will be awarded to one Tenderer on an 18-month term at the fixed price envelope of PS75,000 as a pilot to allow the provider(s) to demonstrate the success of their delivery model, and give the Council the assurance and flexibility to adjust the model as the sector develops beyond Covid-recovery. Tenderers should note that the Council is running a concurrent open tender procedure for provision of Support Services - VCS - Communication, Networking & Sector Representation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46b9604-8c14-498b-852d-182817504014
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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