Tender

A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2021 at 15:14

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at general public services, and is located in Leicester, England. The tender process is at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions due by 23rd December 2021. The contract is expected to span up to five years, starting from April 1, 2022, with an initial maximum value of £215,000 per annum, potentially increasing with additional funding contributions from local Clinical Commissioning Groups.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations keen to enhance their service delivery capabilities. Businesses specialising in community support, training services, and online service provision would be well-positioned to engage in this bidding process. The successful applicant will play a vital role in promoting volunteering, shaping community engagement, and building organisational capacity within the local voluntary sector, ultimately fostering community resilience and enhancing service quality across Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority), are inviting tenders for the provision of 'A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective and Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire' in accordance with the applicable elements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (as amended) ("The 2015 Regulations"). The Contract Provider will provide support services across the County to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) that are responsive to local need, including an on-line offer, training programmes, locally based support and an up to date database of local VCSE organisations. This support will focus on: * Promoting, developing and supporting volunteering * Influencing and enabling the local VCSE voice * Capacity building by supporting new and existing VCSE groups and organisations * Market development and shaping including developing a market for public services and support for VCSE groups bid for a deliver contracts. The infrastructure support services to be provided via this contract will support the implementation of the Leicestershire Communities Strategy and Strategic Plan. The contract will assist Leicestershire County Council to manage demand for services through early/community level intervention and prevention, to increase community resilience and to support more effective delivery of services by community groups. The contract will be in place for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 36 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The initial maximum contract value is PS215,000per annum (PS1,075,000 for the maximum of 5 years). Leicestershire County Council may secure an additional contribution or number of additional contributions of an amount of up to PS500,000.00 from the local Clinical Commissioning Group(s) or any successor Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") organisation. Any such additional contribution(s) may at the Council's sole discretion be utilised to further the project aims and services in the Leicestershire area under the contract (including extending/increasing the level of the Services or locations (within the Leicestershire area) where the Service is to be provided, or improving the Services). If the value of the contract is increased, contract indicators and targets will also be increased to reflect the additional resource available. The contract will continue to be managed by Leicestershire County Council, should the service receive additional funding contributions by the Clinical Commissioning Group(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765eab0-3348-467e-ab1a-744fa328d709
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,575,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

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