Tender

Voluntary Sector Support Services

EAST CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Cambridgeshire District Council is currently seeking quotations for its tender titled "Voluntary Sector Support Services," aimed at providing essential infrastructure support to voluntary and community sector organisations within the East Cambridgeshire region. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under special-purpose road passenger-transport services, training services, and other community, social, and personal services. The tender period is set to conclude on 16th September 2021, and the contact for enquiries is Kerrie Wall at the council's office in Ely, England. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with an estimated contract value of £39,856, which will be active from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in community services, training, and volunteer management to contribute to local recovery efforts, particularly in the aftermath of COVID-19. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly suited to participate, as they can leverage their local knowledge and expertise to support the council's initiatives. The council is focused on ensuring that vulnerable community members have access to vital services, creating a supportive environment for businesses that can offer innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Sector Support Services

Notice Description

East Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking quotations for the delivery of generic infrastructure support to voluntary and community sector organisations within East Cambridgeshire and to provide a 'one stop shop' which delivers quality services (including the delivery of a social car scheme and volunteer gardening scheme), through volunteers, to local people; and advice and information to voluntary and community groups and volunteers. The Council is committed to ensuring that all residents have access to services that meet their needs. It is recognised that the district is evolving as well as dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 while being in the recovery phase of the pandemic. Therefore, it is essential that services are in place to effectively meet the needs of communities, in particular those that are most vulnerable. The Council currently provides grant funding (through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to provide a 'one stop shop' which delivers quality services, through volunteers, to local people; and advice and information to voluntary and community groups and volunteers. It is an umbrella organisation providing generic infrastructure support to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations within East Cambridgeshire. The SLA includes the following services: * Providing networking and training opportunities through the delivery of training and networking events * Supporting voluntary and community groups through assistance with matters such as account management, policies, procedures, governance and safeguarding; and through the sharing of relevant information * Supporting new groups * Promotion of services and the sector * Responding to consultations on behalf of the sector and having input into policies on behalf of the sector * Assisting groups with funding queries, searches and applications * Responding to volunteer enquiries and seek to find suitable placements for prospective volunteers * Attending multi-agency meetings representing the voice of the sector * Conducting surveys of clients to inform service delivery and carry out research into unmet social needs * Providing volunteering opportunities for local people through the delivery of a social car scheme and gardening programme * Providing support to Cambridgeshire Local approaches and initiatives * Providing support to COVID-19 recovery efforts Additional information: Please contact Kerrie Wall on the contact details provided in this notice to obtain the procurement documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64821085-b21f-45a9-81e0-1487a74f9813
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

80500000 - Training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,856 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
EAST CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EE
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely East
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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