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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INDEPENDENT VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR (VCS) INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICE FOR GATESHEAD AND NEWCASTLE COUNCILS

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Award

20 Dec 2018 at 16:10

Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2018 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council is seeking to engage partners for the provision of an Independent Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure Support Service for Gateshead and Newcastle Councils. The contract encompasses three key lots: providing VCS Infrastructure Support Services in Gateshead, VCS Infrastructure Support Services in Newcastle, and a Volunteering Support Service for Newcastle. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £330,000. The award for this contract was announced on 20 December 2018, following the tender period which ended on 25 April 2018. The services required are classified under the category of Other community, social and personal services, with delivery expected within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in community support services, volunteering initiatives, or infrastructure development for the voluntary sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. By collaborating with local authorities like the Gateshead Council, eligible businesses can strengthen their presence in the region and expand their service offerings, thus contributing to community development while enhancing their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF AN INDEPENDENT VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR (VCS) INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT SERVICE FOR GATESHEAD AND NEWCASTLE COUNCILS

Notice Description

The Councils has engaged a partner(s) to provide independent Voluntary and Community Sector ("the sector") infrastructure support services across the administrative area of Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council. Lot 1 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Gateshead Lot 2 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Newcastle Lot 3 - The provision of a Volunteering Support Service for Newcastle including: i) Core Volunteering Support ii) Social Care Volunteering Support Additional information: The Councils have engaged a partner(s) to provide independent Voluntary and Community Sector ("the sector") infrastructure support services across the administrative area of Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council. Lot 1 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Gateshead Lot 2 - Provision of a VCS Infrastructure Support Service in Newcastle Lot 3 - The provision of a Volunteering Support Service for Newcastle including: i) Core Volunteering Support ii) Social Care Volunteering Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-642c2fa8-b63c-4beb-938c-4242d55c4fb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b436606e-5298-4694-8b8e-bb20aed2e354
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

NEWCASTLE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

VOLUNTEERING MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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