Tender

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding 2024 - 2027

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2023 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lichfield District Council has initiated a tender process for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding for the years 2024-2027. This opportunity aims to fund projects that align with the council's strategic outcomes. The total funding available is £163,000 per year for a total of three years. The deadline for stage 1 applications is 10th November 2023 at 17:00. The procurement method is a Grant Application, and the tender period ends on 10th November 2023. The location of the procurement is in Lichfield, England, and the industry category is services.

This tender by the Lichfield District Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to secure funding for innovative projects. Businesses interested in providing services to the community are well-suited to compete in this tender. The minimum award per organisation is £1,000 per year, with no set indicative value against each outcome. Companies are encouraged to collaborate with the council and other partners to deliver impactful solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding 2024 - 2027

Notice Description

Lichfield District Council want to fund projects/activities that will impact our 4 strategic plan outcomes, and address where our Voluntary and Community Sector Fund can make a difference and meet the needs of target groups. We would particularly welcome new or innovative approaches and organisations working together with Lichfield District Council and other partners, to combine skills and expertise. The total amount of funding available is PS163,000 per year over a total of 3 years 2024-2027, a total value of PS489,000. We want to award funding across all areas, with no indicative value set against each outcome. The minimum award per organisation will be PS1,000 per year and we are unlikely to award an organisation more than PS50,000 per year. The Prospectus including the application forms and guidance notes will be made available online on Wednesday 18th October 2023: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/community/can-i-fund-community-project/5 The deadline for stage 1 applications is Friday 10th November 2023 at 17:00. Applicants are invited to join an informal breakfast briefing session on: Friday 3rd November at 10 am, via Teams. The purpose of this session is for the Council to provide details on the prospectus and application process followed by a brief Q&A session. To register for this session, please contact PolicyandStrategy@lichfielddc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54647a58-3a60-4cbb-ab02-be2c2cc07768
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Grant Application
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 3-4 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YX
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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