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Provision and Management of the Rural Community Building Loan Fund

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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01 Nov 2022 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the provision and management of the Rural Community Building Loan Fund to ACRE. The contract, valued at £72,000, is classified under environmental services. The procurement method used was direct, with a single tender action below threshold. The contract period is from October 24, 2022, to March 31, 2025. The tender process ended on September 1, 2022. This opportunity is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the services sector.

The Rural Community Building Loan Fund contract provides opportunities for businesses to participate in advising and managing community building projects such as village halls and community centres. Businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those with experience in community infrastructure development and funding, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, aims to support community groups in renovating and constructing vital community facilities, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to local development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Management of the Rural Community Building Loan Fund

Notice Description

Advise & manage the Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund (RCBLF) which dates back to the 1930s, when it was established as a principal source of funding for the building of new village halls. RCBLF helps community groups renovate, refurbish and construct buildings such as village halls, church halls and community centres. It also encourages communities to raise funds, knowing a loan could be available to help them meet their target and win funding from other sources

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73d44fd4-04d1-419d-884c-46c14bb7d730
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da610d4c-de86-4e47-8319-b5d6eb2f6390
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACRE

Further Information

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