Award

The Administration of the Covid 19 Third Sector Resilience Fund

WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2021 at 13:55

Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking bids for the administration of the Covid 19 Third Sector Resilience Fund, categorised under financial and insurance services. The procurement process is currently active, with a minimum contract value of £245,000 to be awarded during the 2021/22 financial year. Key dates include a submission deadline set for 18 May 2021 and the contract period starting on 19 May 2021. This tender aims to support over 32,000 third sector organisations in Wales, enabling them to survive and enhance their resilience following the pandemic's impact.

This opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses specialised in grant administration and financial consultancy. Companies that can effectively manage funds and offer strategic support to third sector organisations, particularly those focusing on community engagement and inclusivity, will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on creating a sustainable impact within organisations makes this tender attractive to entities with a proven track record in delivering innovative funding solutions tailored to the needs of diverse sectors.

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Notice Title

The Administration of the Covid 19 Third Sector Resilience Fund

Notice Description

There are currently over 32,000 third sector organisations operating in Wales. Many of these organisations have been crucial to helping our communities deal with the impacts of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has impacted on the ability of many of these organisations to continue to deliver services because of their reduced ability to e.g. fundraise. The pandemic has placed many of our third sector organisations in a precarious position. For this reason, in April 2020, the Welsh Government launched its Third Sector Resilience Fund (administered by Wales Council for Voluntary Action) as a "fund of last resort" to help viable third sector organisations survive. The pandemic served to highlight that there were some existing frailties amongst a significant number of third sector organisations that means they are not as sustainable or resilient to system shocks as they could be. For this reason, in September 2020, the Third Sector Resilience Fund evolved to include funding elements that allowed organisations to improve and diversify how they operate to become healthier organisations. Since April, this fund has had a steady stream of applications totaling over 10 million GBP (at February 2021). The draw on this funding is likely to continue into financial year 2021/22 as funding options for the sector further diminish. The Welsh Government has committed at least a further 2.25m GBP of funding to answer this need during the financial year 2021/22. The Client wishes to contract the effective administration of a grant fund for third sector organisations with a primary focus on being a "fund of last resort" to ensure viable third sector organisations survive, but also incorporating an element that allows grant funding for third sector organisations to put themselves on a more sustainable footing. The fund will be open and accessible to all parts of the third sector, but will particularly targets awareness raising at parts of the sector working with people and communities with protected characteristics. It will fund activity that will leave a lasting legacy within the organisation and will not simply support a period of delivery. It will be a Wales wide fund tailored to the voluntary sector that complements other funding/support (from government and non-government sources) options available to them, and maximise the impact/effectiveness of this funding. This is not a large funding pot - the client wants to find creative ways of maximising its impact. The Client does not want the fund to duplicate provision offered elsewhere, or for any 'double funding' to take place. The fund will have minimum grant pot to administer of 2.25m GBP over 1 year - but with the possibility of an increase in the size of the grant pot and an extension in the life of the grant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Client wishes to contract the effective administration of a grant fund for third sector organisations with a primary focus on being a "fund of last resort" to ensure viable third sector organisations survive, but also incorporating an element that allows grant funding for third sector organisations to put themselves on a more sustainable footing. The fund will be open and accessible to all parts of the third sector, but will particularly targets awareness raising at parts of the sector working with people and communities with protected characteristics. It will fund activity that will leave a lasting legacy within the organisation and will not simply support a period of delivery. It will be a Wales wide fund tailored to the voluntary sector that complements other funding/support (from government and non-government sources) options available to them, and maximise the impact/effectiveness of this funding. This is not a large funding pot - the client wants to find creative ways of maximising its impact. The Client does not want the fund to duplicate provision offered elsewhere, or for any 'double funding' to take place. The fund will have minimum grant pot to administer of 2.25m GBP over 1 year - but with the possibility of an increase in the size of the grant pot and an extension in the life of the grant.

Renewal: Extension of 12 months will be dependent on further grant funding becoming available throughout the contract duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013898-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66113000 - Credit granting services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,538 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 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
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Gerrard O'Neill
Contact Email
gerrard.oneill@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION

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