Tender

Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Sep 2018 at 14:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Borough Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale." This procurement falls within the community services sector and is located in the North West of England. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th October 2018. The successful contract, amounting to £618,750, will commence on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to funding availability. The procurement method adopted for this process is the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that have a strong background in delivering community services. Businesses well-equipped to compete should possess innovative approaches and extensive knowledge of the voluntary sector, particularly within the Rochdale area. By securing this contract, successful bidders can play a pivotal role in enhancing community resilience and promoting diverse, sustainable infrastructure, making a lasting impact on the local population's social, economic, and environmental well-being.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale

Notice Description

The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is made up of a diverse range of not for profit organisations, whichaim to support public action in a variety of ways. VCS organisations vary in size, and can be anything fromresidents associations to large charities. The Integrated Commissioning Directorate (ICD) hosted between Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) and HMRCCG recognise that the delivery of the best health and social care outcomes for our population will be supportedby strengthening community resilience and building on the rich legacy of cooperation within the borough. ICDvalues the important role that the VCS already plays in supporting health and wellbeing across Rochdaleand recognises the need to enhance that role through the provision of a robust and sustainable infrastructureservice. The core aim of this service is to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of people living inthe borough of Rochdale by DEVELOPING, CONNECTING and INSPIRING our VCS, strengthening resilienceand diversity and encouraging a SUSTAINABLE and robust sector. Rochdale's VCS is as diverse as its population; it includes a vast array of organisations, with individuals fromall faiths, backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities. The service provider is required to ensure equal representationof all the organisations it supports, acting as a 'Voice for the Sector' and representing it at a strategic level,ensuring that organisations receive the recognition for the added value they bring. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and pro-active organisation with an extensive knowledge of thethird and voluntary sector both generally and in Rochdale, with a specific focus on infrastructure support andproven track record of delivery. There is a key emphasis placed upon this service to empower the sector ratherthan delivering services directly to residents themselves. The importance of impartiality of the service is alsoemphasised throughout this specification along with developing a robust, financially sustainable model for theservice moving forward. Contract period: 1st January 2019 to 31st March 2021 With the option to extend up to a further 2 years, to 31st March 2023 (subject to continued available funding) To access and download the tender documents please register on the CHEST portal at www.the-chest.org.uk The tender documents can be found in the Current Opportunities section for Rochdale Council. Reference Number is DN364631 Tenders are to be returned by uploading onto the CHEST The contract is scheduled to start on 1st Jan 19 Tender being undertaken under the Light Touch Regime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b45fb79-dc4b-496c-b1fd-fe1a4872efb6
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

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£618,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

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