Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking to commission an experienced provider to deliver VCSE Infrastructure Support through an open procedure, with a budget of £160,000. This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73000000). The contract aims to provide effective infrastructure support to local VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) organisations, ensuring strong leadership, collaboration, and sustainability within the sector. The tender process is active with a closing date on 9 December 2024, and the contract period is set to start on 1 April 2025, ending on 31 March 2027. Interested businesses can find further details and tender documents via the London Tenders portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSE organisations with expertise in infrastructure support, community development, and consultancy services. The focus on building connections with strategic partners, including local council, health services, and the business community, opens avenues not only for initial contract earnings but also for potential additional funding and expanded service provision. Businesses experienced in providing resilient, sustainable support services to local communities will be well-suited to compete for this contract and collaborate with the London Borough of Hounslow to achieve a strong, co-ordinated voice for the sector.

Tender

VCSE Infrastructure Support

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th November 2024 10:01:29 AM

Tender Deadline

9th December 2024 13:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an experienced provider to deliver this contract Through this contact, we want to commission an effective and high-quality local infrastructure support service to: • Provide trusted leadership for the sector, ensuring that it has a strong co-ordinated voice and influence. • Build effective connections, collaboration, and relationships within the sector and with other strategic partners including the council, health services and business community. • Support organisations to be well managed, resilient, sustainable, and responsive to local communities. During the 2 year contract term the Council will want to work closely with the provider to consider how this could be best achieved and to identify additional funding and other support to invest more broadly into service provision. For further details please refer to the specification and supporting tender documents that can be accessed via the London Tenders portal on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=91263240-309c-ef11-8132-005056b64545
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-e52329e0-5e36-4ecc-86f1-5965de3980db

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73000000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

tracey.williams@hounslow.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Hounslow House, Bath Road, Hounslow

London

TW3 3EB

United Kingdom

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VCSE Infrastructure Support

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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