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Independent Focus Group Facilitation for Lambeth Voluntary Sector Development

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth has released a tender titled "Independent Focus Group Facilitation for Lambeth Voluntary Sector Development." This tender aims to commission focus groups with the voluntary and community sector in Lambeth to gather insights for supporting service quality, growth, and sustainability. The tender deadline for submissions is 18 January at 12 noon, with a contract period starting on 25 January and ending on 14 February.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the services sector, particularly those providing consultancy and social work services, to engage with Lambeth Council and contribute to the development of the Voluntary Sector Strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, as well as organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, to collaborate on delivering shared partnership goals outlined in the Lambeth 2030 Borough Plan.

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Notice Title

Independent Focus Group Facilitation for Lambeth Voluntary Sector Development

Notice Description

Context: As the Voluntary & Community Sector emerges from the pandemic, it is increasingly called upon to provide support for residents and communities most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis. To continue delivery of quality services and to address newer challenges, the Council recognises the VCS itself needs essential infrastructure support. These services are geared to support and sustain VCS groups that delivery services to Lambeth residents. The current VCS support contract with Integrate Agency CIC comes to an end in April 2024 and the Council will be retendering for new service provision. We want to understand from Lambeth's VCS what support needs should look like to meet future challenges. With the VCS, the Council wants to identify what and how we provide support and resources that will add value to the work of the VCS, and importantly strengthen delivery of shared partnership goals i.e. Lambeth 2030 Borough Plan and VCS Strategy. To this end, it is important to capture insights from those in the VCS that will serve to inform the wider consultation and engagement with other non-VCS stakeholders including the NHS and the funding community. Requirements: Lambeth Councils aims to commission a series of independently facilitated focus groups with the VCS that will provide information, data and insights into the needs of the voluntary and community sector. The purpose of these focus groups is to identify potential strategies to support quality service delivery, growth, innovation and sustainability of the VCS in Lambeth. To achieve this, the researchers will organise and facilitate focus groups:- x6 existing networks x6 grassroots groups including Black Asian and Multi Ethnic led groups Discussions with key stakeholders within the VCS will seek to gain a deeper understanding of the sector's needs, priorities, and opportunities. The Brief: A briefing document is attached to this Notice please read this and and prepare a submission based on the key areas addressed in the Requirements. All submissions must be submitted by 18 January at 12 noon. Further details are contained within the Briefing Document. Additional information: This is the Lambeth Borough Plan to 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9051c9c-81b3-4562-b167-aafe80cf302c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051e13f7-2423-4588-9478-9f359efa2ef5
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2024 - 14 Feb 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1NR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Rush Common
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

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