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Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an external partner to provide infrastructure support for voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups, and community groups in Oxfordshire. The contract, titled "Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract," falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is valued at £400,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure that is above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with experience in providing infrastructure support to the VCFS sector. Organisations with a strong understanding of the local and national VCFS landscape, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete. Partnering with the council can offer a chance for growth by enabling the successful bidder to play a key role in building and supporting the VCFS in Oxfordshire, monitoring the sector's state, and evaluating the impact of infrastructure support.

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Notice Title

Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract

Notice Description

The Council requires an external partner with a track record in providing infrastructure support to voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups and community groups. Knowledge of the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) landscape in Oxfordshire is desirable, to enable the organisation to build on what is already working well locally, and to learn from best practice on a national level as well. The partner should grow and support the VCFS in Oxfordshire, monitor the state of the sector, and evaluate the impact of infrastructure provision on the sector. The Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy of the Council from 2022-27 sets out goals in this space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83776fe8-5789-4c3a-916d-13d0056e428d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329b605f-8412-40fe-b7b2-6da53c81575a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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