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Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender titled "Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding" within the services category. The procurement stage is currently active with a closing date of Friday 28 June 2024 at 15:00hrs. The review aims to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of grant administration, aligning with the council's strategic outcomes and demographic challenges in Sandwell, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services in business analysis and research to compete for a contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies interested in supporting the council's grant funding review and improving outcomes for the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. The use of In-tend e-Tendering System streamlines the procurement process, offering businesses a chance to contribute to the council's ongoing improvement journey.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding

Notice Description

Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding This review is an element of the council's ongoing improvement journey as it moves out of government intervention. This will be a wholescale review of the level of funding awarded by the Council to VSC organisations in the Borough, how it is allocated and the outcomes achieved from that funding. The outcomes of the review will be an evaluation of the value for money achieved by the current approach, along with recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of grant administration and allocation of funding across the council. It will also aid with the development of a new model of delivery closely aligned to the strategic outcomes of the council, the new Sandwell Place Vision and one that recognises the current and future demographics of the communities of Sandwell and the challenges that they will face. We are seeking an independent person or organisation to conduct the review looking at the Council's relationship with and funding of the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell and make recommendations on how the council can improve the effectiveness of the relationship to improve outcomes for residents. The review will scope all grant funding administered by Sandwell Council to voluntary and community sector organisations operating in the borough of Sandwell, regardless of the source of that grant funding. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 28 June 2024 at 15:00hrs 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/4a6eaa51-87e3-4893-a7c3-37e34fca5e2c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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