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Third Sector Community Infrastructure Support

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2022 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "Third Sector Community Infrastructure Support," initiated by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council. This opportunity is classified under the health and social work services industry, with a contract value of £192,425. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 1st January 2022 to 30th September 2023. The award for this contract was issued on 22nd December 2021, with the tender period having ended on 30th November 2021. The services will primarily be delivered within the region of England, specifically in the locality of Cheshire West and Chester.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that are independent, community-led organisations operating in local areas. Services that enhance community support and social change are particularly sought after, making this an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies that provide innovative solutions and have experience in working with diverse community groups will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to the development of Care Community Steering Groups and improving service delivery to vulnerable residents in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Sector Community Infrastructure Support

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire West ICP have identified an opportunity to develop growth and improvement within the community sector which will enhance resource and benefit the wider system Cheshire West and Chester Council recognises the importance and value or working with the community sector under the principles of the CWAC compact 2020 - 2024. In addition the development of Care Community Steering Groups is a key priority for both Cheshire West ICP and the wider VCFSE sector. As the steering groups have developed it has become clear that there are certain identifying features of organisations identified as Community Anchor Organisations these include being: Independent and Community led Operating in a Local area (in this case Care Communities) Well established, often around a building or place Committed to positive economic, social and/or environmental change Comfortable working interdependently The Council's vision for the transformation of adult social care and health services includes the community sector having a key role in delivering Services in the CWAC communities. The ambition is that people with identified needs are matched with community solutions. The Council has recognised to achieve this there needs to be an active, innovative and string infrastructure to ensure the sector has skill, capacity, knowledge, and links to better meet the needs of CWAC's most vulnerable residents. To achieve a closer working relationship with CWAC community sector organisations the Council has awarded a contract to Cheshire West Voluntary Action ("CWVA"). In addition the CCG wish to direct award CWVA with a sub contract arrangement to Cheshire Community action to develop key anchor organisations across the 9 care communities. These proposals have been advertised and tendered separately and will be co commissioned via the council contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbda4007-f5a6-49e2-a45b-a5f2da23cc58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,425 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,425 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 1-2 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 WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE WEST VOLUNTARY ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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