Planning

Online Crowdfunding Platform

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Mar 2023 at 12:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is planning a tender for an "Online Crowdfunding Platform" in the goods category. The aim is to commission a platform that includes branded microsites, grant application processes, and grant management infrastructure for multiple funds. This Prior Information Notice seeks input from the market to shape and define services meeting the needs of the voluntary sector. The deadline for future notices is 1st July 2023.

This opportunity provides a chance for businesses offering online fundraising services to engage with Worcestershire County Council. Companies able to provide innovative crowdfunding solutions and demonstrate a track record of supporting community projects are well-suited to compete. Businesses that can offer tailored solutions for maximum community engagement and cost coverage through the main service contract would align best with the Council's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Crowdfunding Platform

Notice Description

At present Worcestershire County Council (WCC) commission an online crowdfunding platform to: * provide a branded online microsite, * additional sites for District councils or other partners as required * associated grant application processes; and * grant management infrastructure (for six individual funds) The Council are reviewing their strategic plans regarding the Crowdfunding project and want to hear the views of the market in determining how a new scheme could be delivered. This Prior Information Notice will help shape and define services so that they meet the need of the voluntary and community sector and the Council, and are provided in a way that best meets the outcomes required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Information - Summary: Worcestershire County Council wish to seek the views of providers before we tender for the provision of a new Crowdfunding solution. 1. Please briefly describe the online fundraising services you currently provide. 2. Please offer an opinion of the model of delivery that you think best meets the Council's requirements. 3.Does your solution allow for multiple funds to be added throughout the contract 4. Please outline how your model, or proposed model of delivery would ensure maximum investment in communities and ensure costs are covered by the main service contract (i.e. not taken from donations) 5. From your experience, what level and type of support is required for projects and who delivers this support e.g. running online campaign, eligibility checking, quality checking applications, support to develop their project idea and application, support to pursue additional funding etc. 6. Where a project does not meet their target amount to be raised, would they still be able to access the funds that they have raised? Are there any contingencies for projects that do not meet their target? Additional information: Please include any other relevant information you have regarding the crowdfunding market or your organisations particular approach. If you think it would be helpful to partake in a further open discussion (to include other interested suppliers and stakeholders) to help shape any future approach, please indicate this on your return communication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b56b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008464-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48700000 - Software package utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Rebbeck
Contact Email
crebbeck@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905763763

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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