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Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Communication, Networking and Sector Representation

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2022 at 16:18

Tender

16 Nov 2021 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Dorset Council, which is seeking to commission a provider for the "Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Communication, Networking and Sector Representation." This initiative falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and aims to facilitate strategic representation and partnership working across sectors in Dorset, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2021. The contract, valued at £60,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will last for 18 months, allowing the successful provider to demonstrate their delivery model.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in community support services. Companies specialising in communication, networking, and community representation will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aligns with the Council's goal of strengthening local communities and enhancing social action following the Covid recovery period. The selected provider will play a crucial role in supporting local charities and community groups, thereby contributing to the vibrancy and resilience of Dorset's communities.

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Notice Title

Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Communication, Networking and Sector Representation

Notice Description

The Council want to commission a provider to facilitate strategic representation, communication, liaison and partnership working across sectors. The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays a vitally important role in helping the council deliver part of the Council Plan. They work innovatively and collectively to add to the richness of local life and help people who need additional assistance and support. The Council is supporting the voluntary sector by procuring a range of services via the VCS Support Services Procurement. This project specifically covers Communication, Networking and Sector Representation. The Council has a strong track record of working effectively with the voluntary and community sector to deliver a diverse range of quality projects and services in Dorset's communities. The aim is to build on the Council's strong history of working with communities to support positive change by developing new approaches to making communities stronger, vibrant, and more resilient. The role of local support services for the sector is seen as an important enabler to achieving the ambitions of the Council, as it provides services, support and advice to, and promotes, local charities, community groups and social enterprises that deliver social action. The contract will be awarded to one Tenderer on an 18-month term at the fixed price envelope of PS60,000 as a pilot to allow the provider(s) to demonstrate the success of their delivery model and give the Council the assurance and flexibility to adjust the model as the sector develops beyond Covid-recovery. Tenderers should note that the Council is running a concurrent open tender procedure for provision of Support Services - VCS - Training, Support and Development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd5b3fd0-a67e-412a-b6ca-08036dc669e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3baf1db6-74b4-402e-a1bf-c26c34cd2e51
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Greg Jackson
Contact Email
gregory.jackson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441305225093

Buyer Location

Locality
DORSET
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALACRIFY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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