Tender

Provision of Sector Support to the Rutland Voluntary and Community Sector

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is seeking to procure a sector support service for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Rutland. This initiative aims to provide structural support to local VCS organisations, enhancing their stability and sustainability. The tender, classified under the "Provision of services to the community" category (CPV code 75200000), has a contract value of £40,000. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 21st February 2025. The contract period will run from 1st April 2025 to 30th April 2026, covering the entire region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in policy development, personnel management, and governance within the community sector. Smaller community organisations and groups, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, stand to benefit from participating, as the initiative is designed to enhance their operational capabilities and access to funding. Given the open procedure procurement method, various businesses can compete for this contract and contribute to a robust and self-sustaining support system for Rutland’s VCS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Sector Support to the Rutland Voluntary and Community Sector

Notice Description

Rutland County Council is looking to procure a sector support service for Rutland's Voluntary and Community Sector. An effective sector support mechanism will enable all organisations to become more stable and sustainable, whatever their level of development or experience. A robust and self-generating support offer will help VCS organisations to deliver local support services effectively and to bring additional funding into the county. Informal mutual support networks also have the potential to develop and grow, particularly following increased activity during the Pandemic. Rutland County Council wishes to work collaboratively to design and develop a responsive, flexible countywide VCS Sector Support service. The sector support service will provide structural support, especially for smaller community organisations & groups, including, but not limited to policy development, personnel & team issues, funding opportunities, governance, and best practice. Additional information: Date amended to 21st of February 2025 for submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa98c942-a105-4048-a2c2-f607b046ecfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34b1143-2d45-48db-ac2f-b73b106513a4
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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