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A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 May 2022 at 14:25

TenderUpdate

03 Dec 2021 at 15:06

Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of a Countywide Infrastructure Organisation aimed at delivering targeted support for the voluntary and community sector in Leicestershire. The procurement falls under the category of other community, social and personal services and operates under an open procedure. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been submitted by potential suppliers. The contract is projected to commence soon, with an estimated total value of £1,575,000 and will span an initial term of two years with the possibility of extensions, potentially lasting up to five years. Key contact for further inquiries is Mr Baz Mistry, who can be reached at +44 1163055119.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, community development, and capacity building, particularly those with experience in supporting voluntary and community organisations. Companies that focus on training, local support services, and the development of community resilience strategies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By providing effective and tailored support to the VCSE sector, businesses can not only contribute to community welfare but also establish long-term partnerships within the Leicestershire region, enhancing their operational footprint and potential for growth.

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Notice Title

A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Authority), invited tenders for the provision of 'A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective and Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire' in accordance with the applicable elements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (as amended) ("The 2015 Regulations"). The Contract Provider will provide support services across the County to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) that are responsive to local need, including an on-line offer, training programmes, locally based support and an up to date database of local VCSE organisations. This support will focus on: * Promoting, developing and supporting volunteering * Influencing and enabling the local VCSE voice * Capacity building by supporting new and existing VCSE groups and organisations * Market development and shaping including developing a market for public services and support for VCSE groups bid for a deliver contracts The infrastructure support services to be provided via this contract will support the implementation of the Leicestershire Communities Strategy and Strategic Plan. The contract will assist Leicestershire County Council to manage demand for services through early/community level intervention and prevention, to increase community resilience and to support more effective delivery of services by community groups. It will contribute to implementation of the Prevention Target Operating Model which sets out how the Council will work with partners and the community to reduce, delay, and prevent needs. The contract will help enable pre-primary prevention community-based initiatives which operate at a universal level to help communities to support themselves. The contract will be in place for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 36 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The initial maximum contract value is PS215,000 per annum (PS1,075,000 for the maximum of 5 years). Should the contract be extended Leicestershire County Council may secure an additional contribution or number of additional contributions of an amount of up to PS300,000 from the local Clinical Commissioning Group(s) or any successor Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") organisation. Any such additional contribution(s) may at the Council's sole discretion be utilised to further the project aims and services in the Leicestershire area under the contract (including extending/increasing the level of the Services or locations (within the Leicestershire area) where the Service is to be provided, or improving the Services). If the value of the contract is increased, contract indicators and targets will also be increased to reflect the additional resource available. The contract will continue to be managed by Leicestershire County Council, should the service receive additional funding contributions by the Clinical Commissioning Group(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority undertook an 'Open' procedure to tender for the provision of 'A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective and Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire. Detailed description of the procurement can be found by downloading the ITT documentations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f92b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011726-2022
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,375,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20224 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTARY ACTION LEICESTERSHIRE

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