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16 190 Contract for the Provision of an Infrastructure Service to the Voluntary, Faith and Community Sector

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Award

24 Feb 2017 at 11:17

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2016 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Council is seeking a provider for the "16 190 Contract for the Provision of an Infrastructure Service to the Voluntary, Faith and Community Sector." This procurement process falls under the industry category of community services and has an estimated value of £489,000. The tender was published on 22nd November 2016 and closed on 13th December 2016. The successful contract will commence on 1st April 2017 and is expected to run until 31st March 2020. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on community support services, particularly those involved in advice, guidance, mentoring, and other social services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the role of the provider involves offering independent support and advice to various community organisations across Cheshire East. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their impact in the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16 190 Contract for the Provision of an Infrastructure Service to the Voluntary, Faith and Community Sector

Notice Description

Cheshire East has a wide and diverse VCF sector across the borough delivering a vast range of services to local communities including advice and guidance, befriending, mentoring, social and community care, transport, health networks, community led planning and community assets. They are in turn supported by organisations who aim to provide developmental support, bespoke training, expert advice and guidance, and are strong advocates for the sector. The Council is looking for a provider will be responsible for providing infrastructure support and advice to the VCF sector and shall be an independent organisation that helps groups across Cheshire East to work well for their members and represent what is important to them. The purpose of the Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) Infrastructure Service is to ensure that support, expertise and resource is available to third sector organisations across the Cheshire East area, and to enable these organisations and their volunteers to achieve the best outcomes for local residents. PLEASE NOTE RESPONSES MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED VIA THE CHEST BY 12 NOON ON THE 13th DECEMBER 2016. Please ensure you leave sufficient time to upload your submission prior to the closing date/time. The council cannot be held responsible for technical/ICT issues in leaving the uploading of your submission too late. No submission received after this closing date and time will be considered other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of Legal Services in his sole discretion. Please note that submissions which are partly through being uploaded at the closing time will be considered to have not been received. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f1a3ee2-01a5-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b94a67-ad34-4534-9a95-3b4317157f21
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£489,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Adjekum
Contact Email
victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES (CVS) CHESHIRE EAST

Further Information

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