Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is inviting tenders for a "Volunteering Support Service" contract. This service aims to be the strategic lead for volunteering within the borough, promoting a culture of 'giving' and supporting both informal and formal volunteering across Hounslow's communities. The location of the service is in England, with a project value of £100,000. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 9th December 2024 at 13:00 GMT. The resulting contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), targeting SMEs and VCSEs within the CPV category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in volunteer coordination, community engagement, and related consultancy services to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses that can provide innovative approaches to volunteer recruitment and support, especially those adept at increasing diversity among volunteers and offering integrated services alongside other infrastructure support, will be highly competitive. The buyer, London Borough of Hounslow, is interested in organisations that can deliver a comprehensive support system to enhance the services provided by the local VCSE sector. Therefore, this tender is well-suited for businesses with experience in volunteer management and community-oriented service delivery.

Tender

Volunteering Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th November 2024 09:36:41 AM

Tender Deadline

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

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an experience provider to deliver this contract The service will be the strategic lead for volunteering in the borough and should work to promote a culture of 'giving' across all of Hounslow's communities and raise the profile of informal and formal volunteering and social action. Volunteers are a vital part of local service provision within the VCSE sector, and this service is expected to provide an appropriate way for organisations to recruit volunteers with suitable skills and to improve the diversity of volunteers within organisations, supporting them to better reflect the borough and the communities they support. It will also need to work closely with other infrastructure support organisations to ensure that Hounslow's VCSE groups receive a holistic and joined up support offer. This includes the Hounslow Infrastructure Support Service commissioned by the Council alongside this service. For further details please refer to the detailed specification contained in the invitation to tender and supporting documents that can be accessed via the London Tenders Portal on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=09ae38cc-4995-ef11-8132-005056b64545
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-eda95269-e4ac-448b-a450-19c68ae36755

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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Volunteering Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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