Tender

UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Consultancy Services for VCSE Mapping and Community Engagement

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jun 2023 at 17:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Thanet District Council is seeking consultancy services for VCSE Mapping and Community Engagement as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund initiative, aimed at reducing inequalities between communities. The contract, valued at 35,000 GBP, is to commence in July 2023 for a duration of 9 weeks. Prospective suppliers can submit quotations until 18 July 2023, with clarifications accepted until 11 July 2023.

This procurement opportunity is open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a chance to engage in community-focused projects. Businesses in the development and business consultancy sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender process involves submitting proposals based on specified criteria, with the Council evaluating submissions in line with the Invitation to Quote document.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Consultancy Services for VCSE Mapping and Community Engagement

Notice Description

Thanet District Council has been allocated 1.15 million pounds of government funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, UKSPF. This fund forms part of the wider Levelling Up agenda and is intended to reduce inequalities between communities. The aim of the funding is to build a sense of community, restore local pride and increase life chances for Thanets residents. It focuses on three priorities: Community and Place Supporting Local Businesses People and Skills A plan has been developed, setting out how the funding will be used. This was required to adhere to the governments set criteria and has since been approved by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. It outlines an approach for project delivery and engagement with key groups within the voluntary and community sector. Thanet District Council is seeking to commission specialist engagement consultancy services to undertake VCSE Mapping and Community Engagement and invites prospective suppliers to submit a quotation to meet the Employers requirements. This work will build upon the community and stakeholder engagement that took place in the development of the UKSPF Investment Plan for Thanet. The Council is looking for a company that is comfortable engaging with all Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise, VCSE stakeholders who serve the Thanet community. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon July 2023 for a duration of 9 weeks, with a 2 week extension if required (at the sole discretion of the Council), unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Important Information. All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 11 July 2023. Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 18 July 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a35c97d9-70f5-404e-97b6-3f5caae5ff00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf00e0-03ed-42ed-a411-77f8d3080a96
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 3 Oct 2023 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sofia Szwedowska
Contact Email
sofia.szwedowska@thanet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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