Planning

VCS Core Infrastructure Support Services

CAPITALESOURCING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Dec 2021 at 17:02

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

23 Jul 2021 at 14:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council (WCC) is planning to procure VCS Core Infrastructure Support Services and Volunteer Outreach and Development Services, with an invitation to tender expected to be published in January 2022. This initiative will be for a three-year contract starting in July 2022, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional years. The estimated annual contract value is £360,000, which aligns with WCC's commitment to strengthen community ties and enhance volunteering opportunities across the local area. The services, aimed primarily at voluntary and community sector organisations, address current market needs for robust sector leadership and support.

This upcoming tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social and community services, volunteer coordination, and training for local organisations. Companies with a solid track record in providing infrastructure support or VCS consulting within the Westminster area are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on innovation and collaboration in delivering these services makes it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary sector organisations looking to make a positive impact in their communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCS Core Infrastructure Support Services

Notice Description

This is a Contracts Finder - Future Opportunity Notice issued by Westminster City Council (WCC) who is a public local authority and a Contracting Authority for the purposed of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. It is related to an early Contracts Finder - Early Opportunity Notice which was published on the 23rd July 2021 and can be found using the following link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55843d5c-75c9-4369-9286-5c31187600df This notice has been issued for operators to be aware of WCC's planned intention to procure the provision of a provider to deliver (i) a local Core Infrastructure Support Service and (ii) a Volunteer Outreach and Development (VOD) Services ("the Services"). It is the Authority's intention to publish the Invitation to Tender in January 2022, with the view to service commencement July 2022. The proposed contract period for both will be for a term of three (3) years with the option for the Contracting Authority to extend for a further two (2) years for a contract period of up to five (5) years. The estimated contract value for service is PS360,000 per annum for both service lots. WCC's consultation with local VCS organisations in early 2021 indicates that strong leadership across the sector through the Services is needed now more than ever. Core infrastructure support builds capacity and systemic change, collaboration, facilitates and delivers learning opportunities and creates opportunities to share ideas and resources to promote innovation and good practice. Our local networks and forums work towards fostering community connections in a positive consortium space. The VOD Services provides dedicated volunteering opportunity development support to local VCS organisations to ensure they create volunteering opportunities which meet community needs and contribute to the delivery of the WCC's core City For All commitment to increase the number of people who volunteer in the WCC's local area. Our aim is support and facilitate sustained organisational resilience across the sector by commissioning the service which is specifically tailored around the needs of VCS organisations and one that will positively contribute to WCC's key priorities. Our intention is to commission the Services to lead the sector through a proactive and strength-based approach, delivering training, support sustainability in services through funding advice and maximise social return on investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557e9521-257c-40b7-86f9-e2b67d5e2b02
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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