Award

Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2023 at 19:03

Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 13:06

Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is inviting bids for the provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector. The contract award is contingent on successful grant funding allocation, expected by mid-October 2022. The closing date for submission is extended to Monday 24th October 2022 at 9:00 am. This procurement falls under the 'Miscellaneous services' category, is an open procedure, and has a contract period from November 13, 2022, to March 31, 2025.

This tender by the Blackpool Council presents a significant opportunity for organisations interested in providing Infrastructure Support within the VCFSE sector. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those familiar with community and social enterprise initiatives, would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on the local community, this opportunity aligns with the council's aim to enhance support for various groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCFSE organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process to contribute to community development.

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Notice Title

Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

Notice Description

Following the publication of the Levelling Up White Paper the pre-launch guidance for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) released in 2 February 2022 it has been determined that there is a need to increase the capacity of the local VCFSE sector to deliver support to the wider community. Blackpool Council therefore are looking for an organisation to provide Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) the provision of which is the subject of this tender opportunity. It is important that bidders note that contract award is subject to successful allocation of grant funding which is not anticipated to be known until mid-October 22. Additional information: The closing date has been amended to Monday 24th October 2022 - time 9:00am (from 21st October 2022 - 12 noon)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f12603-41a2-46ee-a72e-79b03815e81d
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
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
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTEER CENTRE BLACKPOOL, WYRE AND FYLDE (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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