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IA2495 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Capacity Building Framework

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Apr 2023 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has completed a tender process for the procurement of a new Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Capacity Building Framework. This framework aims to support and empower communities by commissioning VCSE sector support in various priority areas such as Supportive Communities Programme, Staffordshire Young People's Offer, and Place Based Approach for Families and Communities. The procurement is divided into three lots: Lot A for VCSE Capacity Building and Supportive Communities, Lot B for Supporting Young People, and Lot C for Grant Management. The maximum budget for all lots is £5 million, with anticipated annual call-off values for Lot A and Lot B at £250,000 each.

This tender by Staffordshire County Council presents opportunities for businesses involved in community services, capacity building, youth engagement, and grant management. Companies offering services to grow VCSE capacity, support young people, or manage grants could be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested suppliers can apply for one or multiple lots to deliver services aligned with the council's priorities. The flexible and collaborative approach of working with the VCSE sector provides a chance for businesses to contribute to local community development and make a positive impact in Staffordshire.

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Notice Title

IA2495 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Capacity Building Framework

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council is committed to working alongside the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to support and empower communities. The VCSE sector is a critical partner in helping the Council to deliver its priorities to communities, including the ongoing recovery from Covid-19. Staffordshire County Council therefore wishes to procure a new VCSE Capacity Building Framework. The aims of the Framework will be to commission VCSE sector support for the following areas: * Build Capacity - Grow VCSE capacity in agreed thematic and geographical areas to support the delivery of the Council's priorities. These priority areas include the Supportive Communities Programme, the Staffordshire Young People's Offer, and the 'Place Based Approach' for Families and Communities. * A sustainable VCSE sector - Support the VCSE sector in Staffordshire (excluding Stoke-on-Trent) to remain sustainable and recover from the impacts of Covid-19. practical support such as helping VCSE groups to access funding and social capital, offering organisational health checks, and practical support with issues such as governance, payroll, Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and signposting. * Volunteering - Recruit, broker, and support volunteers in the county, connecting volunteers to VCSE and public sector organisations. * Engagement - Engage with communities, the VCSE sector, and young people to ensure the Council understand key issues locally and that these stakeholders have a say in the work of the Council moving forward. This includes supporting VCSE organisations to network and build connections with each other. * Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) - Provide the local VCSE sector (and communities more widely where appropriate) with effective IAG in a timely and accessible way. This includes connecting the local VCSE to training opportunities to ensure they deliver in a safe and effective way. * Representation - Represent the VCSE sector at jointly agreed networks and forums (for example the Health and Wellbeing Board, Communities Leadership Group, Supportive Communities Board etc.), and help to inform the Council's strategic decision making. * A flexible and collaborative approach to working with the VCSE sector - provide a way to collaborate with the VCSE quickly and effectively on any future priorities, learning from our experiences during the response to Covid-19. To achieve these aims, there will be three (3) separate Lots under the Framework: Lot A - VCSE Capacity Building and Supportive Communities Lot B - Supporting Young People and Lot C - Grant Management. Suppliers can apply for one Lot, any combination of Lot's or all Lot's. The current arrangement, which is in place for the delivery of some of these Services comes to an end on 31st July 2022.

Lot Information

Lot A - VCSE Capacity Building and Supportive Communities

Lot A aims to support the sustainability and capacity of the local VCSE sector, promote community wellbeing, and help deliver the Council's Supportive Communities programme. Additional information: The maximum budget is PS5million over the full life of the contract and all 3 Lots. The anticipated annual call off value for Lot A and Lot B is PS250,000 per annum. There is no dedicated funding for Lot C as this will be called off as and when required.

Lot B - Supporting Young People

Lot B aims to support the Council and its partners in working with young people. This will include the delivery of Staffordshire's Young People's Offer, working with the VCSE sector to ensure young people can share their views, opinions, and experiences to influence what happens in their local area, and access sufficient positive activities provided by the community. Additional information: The maximum budget is PS5million over the full life of the contract and all 3 Lots. The anticipated annual call off value for Lot A and Lot B is PS250,000 per annum. There is no dedicated funding for Lot C as this will be called off as and when required.

Lot C - Grant Management

Lot C aims to establish a group of providers that can manage VCSE grants on behalf of the Council if / when funding becomes available. Additional information: The maximum budget is PS5million over the full life of the contract and all 3 Lots. The anticipated annual call off value for Lot A and Lot B is PS250,000 per annum. There is no dedicated funding for Lot C as this will be called off as and when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011119-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joy Cooper
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1785854657

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE

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