Award

Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2021 at 17:38

Tender

15 Feb 2021 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking to commission a support service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector throughout Buckinghamshire. The title of this tender is "Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service," which falls under the category of Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a planned start date of 1st August 2021, for a contract lasting three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total annual budget for this contract is capped at £187,230.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in capacity building and strategic support within the VCSE sector. Companies that can provide effective advice, resources, and strategies to enhance the sustainability and connections among VCSE organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on improving service delivery and community engagement, businesses that thrive in service management, consultancy, or community outreach will find valuable prospects in this project.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council wishes to commission a Buckinghamshire wide voluntary, community and social enterprise sector support service. This Service will provide Infrastructure (capacity building) support to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations/groups based in Buckinghamshire and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire residents The overall service outcome is that the VCSE sector has access to relevant information, tools and advice and is raising its role in delivering services, influencing policy, shaping communities and contributing to an improved quality of life for Buckinghamshire residents The service will provide comprehensive support focussed on two key elements Priority One- Develop capacity, resilience and capability across the VCSE sector Description: Effective advice and information, guidance materials, tools and learning resources are developed which build the capability, capacity and resilience of the VCSE and support VCSE organisations and groups to understand and deliver against key Council priorities Outcome: Increased capacity and sustainability for the VCSE Sector. Priority two: Strategic Support -VCSE organisations are supported to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Council Description: Effective facilitation of activities, improved information and communication to enable the voice of the sector, local groups and their members to be communicated at a strategic and local level. Outcome: Improved relationships and partnerships across VCSE organisations and groups resulting in a better-connected VCSE Sector The contract start date is 1st August 2021. The contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years (2 x 12 months). The budget for this service is capped at PS187,230 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Buckinghamshire Council wishes to commission a Buckinghamshire wide voluntary, community and social enterprise sector support service. This Service will provide Infrastructure (capacity building) support to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations/groups based in Buckinghamshire and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire residents The overall service outcome is that the VCSE sector has access to relevant information, tools and advice and is raising its role in delivering services, influencing policy, shaping communities and contributing to an improved quality of life for Buckinghamshire residents The service will provide comprehensive support focussed on two key elements Priority One- Develop capacity, resilience and capability across the VCSE sector Description: Effective advice and information, guidance materials, tools and learning resources are developed which build the capability, capacity and resilience of the VCSE and support VCSE organisations and groups to understand and deliver against key Council priorities Outcome: Increased capacity and sustainability for the VCSE Sector. Priority two: Strategic Support -VCSE organisations are supported to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Council Description: Effective facilitation of activities, improved information and communication to enable the voice of the sector, local groups and their members to be communicated at a strategic and local level. Outcome: Improved relationships and partnerships across VCSE organisations and groups resulting in a better-connected VCSE Sector The contract start date is 1st August 2021. The contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years (2 x 12 months). The budget for this service is capped at PS187,230 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years (2 x 12 months) after initial 3 year contract period.

Procurement Information

Explanation: Regulation 32 (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations permits the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication when certain circumstances are met. One such circumstance is where no tenders, no suitable tenders, no requests to participate or no suitable requests to participate have been submitted in response to an open procedure or a restricted procedure, provided that the initial conditions of the contract are not substantially altered and that a report is sent to the Commission where it so requests (Regulation 32 (2) (a)). The situation described within Regulation 32 above is comparable to the current situation having attempted to procure a solution via an open procedure but no suitable bids being received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02931c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018682-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£561,690 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£936,150 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Ann Spence
Contact Email
ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296382934

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY IMPACT BUCKS

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