Tender

Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is currently managing a tender process for the "Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development" services, classified under the category of other community, social, and personal services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 16th February 2022 at 12 noon for tender submissions, and 7th February 2022 for bidder clarification requests. The proposed contract period is three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, amounting to an estimated total value of £1.8 million over five years. The delivery location includes the City of Westminster, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community and social services, particularly those capable of delivering community support and volunteer development initiatives. Companies that specialise in capacity building, community engagement, and volunteering services will be well-positioned to compete for the two lots available: Lot 1 for Core Infrastructure Support and Lot 2 for Volunteer Outreach Development. Entrants are encouraged to consider their experience in fostering community connections and developing volunteer programmes that meet local needs, aligning with Westminster City Council's goals to enhance community involvement.

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Notice Title

Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development

Notice Description

Westminster City Council is looking to retender the Core Infrastructure Support for the Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development Services. The service requirements will be re-procured through a block contract which will be split across two Lots: - Lot 1: Core Infrastructure Support for the Voluntary, Community Sector - Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development The proposed contract period for both will be for a term of three (3) years with the option for the Contracting Authority to extend for a further two (2) years for a contract period of up to five (5) years. The estimated contract value for service is estimated to be PS360,000 per annum across both service Lots. CapitalEsouring references for the tender opportunity are as follows: RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15419 - Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2. RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15420 - Lot 1: Voluntary, Community Sector Core Infrastructure Support RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15421 - Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development

Lot Information

Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector

Westminster City Council are looking to re-procure it's Core Infrastructure Support for the local Voluntary, Community Sector in Westminster. Core infrastructure support builds capacity and systemic change, collaboration, facilitates and delivers learning prospects and creates opportunities to share ideas and resources to promote innovation and good practice. Our local networks and forums work towards fostering community connections in a positive consortium space. To access the specification; qualification envelope and technical and commercial information for this LOT please see the references below: capitalEsourcing reference is as follows: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all Bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15420_Lot 1: Voluntary, Community Sector Core Infrastructure Support Additional information: capitalEsourcing reference: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15420_Lot 1:Voluntary, Community Sector Core Infrastructure Support

Options: Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more lots.

Voluntary Outreach Development

Westminster City Council are looking to re-procure it's Voluntary Outreach Development Service. The Service provides dedicated volunteering opportunity development support for local VCS organisations to ensure they create volunteering opportunities which meet community needs and contribute to the delivery of Westminster City Council's core City for All commitment to increase the number of people who volunteer in the Westminster local area. To access the specification; qualification envelope and technical and commercial information for this LOT please see the references below: Capital e-sourcing reference: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15421_Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development Additional information: capitalEsourcing reference: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15421_Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001396-2022
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
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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