Tender

Supporting Volunteering Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Tender

07 Oct 2019 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently seeking proposals for a Supporting Volunteering Service aimed at enhancing the capacity of voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the borough. This tender, categorised under health and social work services, carries a value of £200,000 and is being procured through an open procedure. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 7th November 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2024. Interested bidders should note that the service will encompass various aspects of volunteer support and recruitment tailored to meet community needs across London.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in volunteer management, community engagement, and social services to expand their operations within the London area. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the VCSE sector would be well-positioned to compete, as the focus is on commissioning services that can effectively connect skilled volunteers with local opportunities. By participating in this procurement process, organisations can contribute to enhancing community support while developing sustainable business practices.

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Notice Title

Supporting Volunteering Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow wishes to commission a Supporting Volunteering service which will - Build capacity within VCSE organisations to recruit, retain and support volunteers - Support VCSE and public sector organisations to develop good quality volunteer opportunities - Provide support for those who live, work or study in the borough to engage in volunteering and social action, at the level they need - Provide a supportive brokerage service which will effectively match potential volunteers to roles. - Support groups to find volunteers with the right skills to meet their needs (e.g. specialist skills, trustees). Please refer to the specification in the tender document for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6bf9852-0ccd-4e63-b733-3df436b4f4a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098bb1cd-cf59-428a-b833-86d43024891c
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
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 HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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