Tender

Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jan 2020 at 14:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support." The contract is aimed at providing support for local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Somerset and is classified under the Health and social work services industry category. The tender was published on 17th January 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th February 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run for a duration of 12 months, with a total estimated contract value of £70,000.

This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in community support services. Companies capable of enhancing volunteer engagement, securing external grant funding, or facilitating collaboration between the voluntary and statutory sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses focused on service design and co-production with local communities may find this contract aligns closely with their expertise, providing a chance to expand their footprint in the South West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Somerset County Council (SCC) is seeking an initial 12-month contract for Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support to: * Help local VCS groups to establish, develop and thrive * Increase external grant funding secured for Somerset * Improve support for volunteers and volunteering * Enable the VCS to influence policy making and service design through co-production * Improve engagement and encourage collaboration in the delivery of services both within the voluntary sector and with the statutory sector

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56253767-ebc7-4d99-bc20-20e6290db5d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc44279-92ac-4da3-a076-915ad6a73e03
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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