Tender

Third Sector Infrastructure Support

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
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19 Dec 2019 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Third Sector Infrastructure Support" project, aimed at providing essential services to support voluntary and community groups within the Borough. This tender is classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period will close on 20th January 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in community services, consultancy, and training. Companies that specialise in providing leadership, support, and infrastructure for voluntary groups, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility, contribute to local community development, and potentially secure long-term engagements in a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Sector Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Third Sector Infrastructure support services. The services must be inclusive and easily accessible for all. The successful tender will demonstrate a full understanding of the issues to be addressed in the provision of these services and the ability to provide a comprehensive service to all within the Borough. The service comprises the core activities shown below: i. Provide leadership to voluntary and community groups in tackling new issues and unmet needs. ii. Support, advice and training for new and existing groups to help them sustain and develop effective organisations and good governance. iii. Funding and development advice to identify and approach the right funders with appropriate activities and improve the overall sustainability of groups. iv. Practical support in the form of affordable and accessible meeting/training rooms, office space, equipment hire and photocopying. v. Information and networking opportunities through mailings, events and meetings throughout the year. vi. Representation of the sector at a wide range of meetings, and through involvement in and encouragement of partnership working. vii. Influencing funders and decision makers to improve the funding environment for local groups. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc3cfab-d853-4c2b-9a02-b686e288e04a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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