Tender

Voluntary Infrastructure Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Nov 2022 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking proposals for a "Voluntary Infrastructure Service" to support the vibrant voluntary, community, and faith sector in the city. This contract opportunity falls under the services category and aims to establish a resilient and thriving network of local organizations. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 22nd December 2022 and a contract start date of 1st June 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in community services and infrastructure development to collaborate with the public sector in Southend. Companies with experience in supporting community networks and fostering volunteerism are well-suited to compete. The City Council emphasizes a long-term commitment with a possible extension of up to five years, offering stability and growth prospects for successful bidders keen on making a positive impact in the region.

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Notice Title

Voluntary Infrastructure Service

Notice Description

The city of Southend-on-Sea has a vibrant and diverse voluntary, community and faith sector. This sector stood up to support communities during COVID 19, providing a swift and flexible response to support people during the pandemic. In the age of austerity, as funding tightens and demand for services rise, the statutory and public sector needs more than ever to work in collaboration with the voluntary sector who can save the public sector money when delivering services. To help this sector thrive and grow there is even more of a need for an infrastructure organisation to bring support, coordination and growth to this sector. We are therefore looking to procure an infrastructure organisation for Southend that will deliver communities within the city that are resilient and thriving; a robust and thriving network of local voluntary and community organisations and support for people to volunteer and contribute back to the community. We are also looking for an organisation that ensures that can deliver the other following outcomes: The third sector (VCFSE) are actively engaged in decisions/policy/direction of the City and attend Council and key partner meetings to inform and influence; There is increased income into Southend's third sector (VCFSE) to support growth and sustainability; there is a strong network amongst the third sector members (VCFSE) in the City with evidence of collaboration and asset sharing; The third sector (VCFSE) receive quality communication about Council, and other key partner activities in Southend; There are clear and diverse volunteering opportunities across the City that residents are matched to and if needed supported in; The third sector (VCFSE) has good governance in place; There is evidence that funding invested through the Community Investment Fund improves the capacity and resilience of the City. We are committed to supporting the sector by providing the infrastructure provider with a five plus five year contract to bring about stability, there is also the commitment to work with the provider to attract more funding that may come available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The city of Southend-on-Sea has a vibrant and diverse voluntary, community and faith sector. This sector stood up to support communities during COVID 19, providing a swift and flexible response to support people during the pandemic. In the age of austerity, as funding tightens and demand for services rise, the statutory and public sector needs more than ever to work in collaboration with the voluntary sector who can save the public sector money when delivering services. To help this sector thrive and grow there is even more of a need for an infrastructure organisation to bring support, coordination and growth to this sector. We are therefore looking to procure an infrastructure organisation for Southend that will deliver communities within the city that are resilient and thriving; a robust and thriving network of local voluntary and community organisations and support for people to volunteer and contribute back to the community. We are also looking for an organisation that ensures that can deliver the other following outcomes: The third sector (VCFSE) are actively engaged in decisions/policy/direction of the City and attend Council and key partner meetings to inform and influence; There is increased income into Southend's third sector (VCFSE) to support growth and sustainability; there is a strong network amongst the third sector members (VCFSE) in the City with evidence of collaboration and asset sharing; The third sector (VCFSE) receive quality communication about Council, and other key partner activities in Southend; There are clear and diverse volunteering opportunities across the City that residents are matched to and if needed supported in; The third sector (VCFSE) has good governance in place; There is evidence that funding invested through the Community Investment Fund improves the capacity and resilience of the City. We are committed to supporting the sector by providing the infrastructure provider with a five plus five year contract to bring about stability, there is also the commitment to work with the provider to attract more funding that may come available.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for 5 years or any part thereof.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03870f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032997-2022
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Kasey Burke
Contact Email
kaseyburke@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6YL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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