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Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

02 Mar 2023 at 18:53

TenderUpdate

23 Sep 2022 at 13:13

Tender

22 Sep 2022 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector. The procurement falls within the services category and involves improving the capacity of the local VCFSE sector. The decision date for the contract award was highlighted, contingent on successful grant fund allocation by mid-October 2022.

This public tender issued by Blackpool Council presents an opportunity for organisations specialising in providing infrastructure support in the VCFSE sector. Businesses interested in community-focused services can compete in this open procedure. The tender aims to enhance local community support and align with the UK government's Levelling Up agenda, providing a chance for businesses to contribute positively to the community's welfare.

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Notice Title

Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

Notice Description

Blackpool Council have appointed an organisation to provide Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) is a central pillar of the UK government's ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. The Shared Prosperity Fund provides new funding for local investment by March 2025. It has been determined that there is a need to increase the capacity of the local VCFSE sector to deliver support to the wider community, therefore Blackpool Council have appointed an organisation to provide Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) the provision of which is the subject of this tender opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036abe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006229-2023
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BLACKPOOL CITIZENS ADVICE

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

VOLUNTEER CENTRE BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE

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