Planning

Brent Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support (ASC-2021-002)

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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Planning

30 Mar 2021 at 10:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent is planning to recommission its local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract, titled "Brent Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support," which is classified under "Other community, social and personal services." The estimated value of the contract is £647,809, and it is set to commence on 1st October 2021. Interested providers must attend an online engagement session on 8th April 2021 and express their interest by 5 p.m. on 5th April 2021. This tender is currently at the planning stage, and the contract is expected to last three years, with an option to extend for a further two years.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in capacity building, grant application support, and services benefiting diverse community groups, particularly those focused on BAME-led organisations. With a strong emphasis on stakeholder outcomes and advocacy, businesses that demonstrate a proven track record in similar services in the Brent area will be well-suited to compete. This tender presents an excellent chance for growth for companies looking to engage with local authorities and support the community sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brent Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support (ASC-2021-002)

Notice Description

Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they seek to recommission their local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract. The aim of the contract is to support the local and voluntary and community sector through capacity building which will include supporting organisations with grant applications, organisational development, leading on large scale bids, training, lobbying and advocacy. The successful organisation will be able to demonstrate an expertise in supporting smaller BAME led and other diverse community groups and in addition, it is expected that it will act as a strong voice on behalf of the sector, building on existing structures. The duration of the contracts will be for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for two years on a one plus one basis. The total budget for the whole contract period will be up to PS PS647,809 The estimated commencement of the services will be 1st October 2021 The provider we are looking for must therefore be able to demonstrate that they have a track record of delivering services of a similar nature and can evidence that they are able to achieve the best possible outcomes for stakeholders delivering services in Brent, as well as residents

Lot Information

Lot 1

Interested providers are invited to attend an online provider engagement session to be held on Friday 8th April 2021. The event will give providers further information on the services and procurement process. We are also planning a range of capacity building activities. Providers interested in attending the online provider engagement session must book their place by expressing an interest and completing the template using the messaging system of the online portal no later than 5 p.m. on 5th April 2021. Providers are asked to limit the number of attendees to no more than 1 representative. Other capacity building events will be arranged in between late April and early May 2021 This PIN does not constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any procurement exercise and the Council reserves the right to change its approach. A separate notice will be published if a procurement exercise is undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006512-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£647,809 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£647,809 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Ms Phyllis Addo
Contact Email
phyllis.addo@brent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089372729

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Further Information

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