Tender

Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH

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19 Dec 2024 at 09:38

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth, in collaboration with the South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB), is seeking tenders for the provision of a "Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically "Provision of services to the community" (CPV code: 75200000). The contract, which aims to enhance the voluntary and community sector skills and sustainability, will run for three years starting from 1st July 2025, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. Key procurement dates include a Bidders Day scheduled for 3rd January 2025, with the tender submission deadline on 24th February 2025. The total contract value, including extension options, is £1,650,000, with a maximum annual value of £330,000.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, strategic engagement, volunteer recruitment, and capacity building. Suitable candidates will be those organisations that have proven expertise in supporting and developing the voluntary sector, with capabilities in providing strategic leadership and professional engagement services. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector, collaborate with local authorities, and contribute to the development of a resilient and well-connected community sector in Wandsworth. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the virtual Bidders Day to gain comprehensive insights and clarifications about the tender process.

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Notice Title

Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service

Notice Description

The London Borough of Wandsworth (Council) in partnership with the South West London Integrated Care (ICB) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service for the borough of Wandsworth. The outcomes and deliverables for this ambitious new service have been co-developed with the local Voluntary and Community Sector and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders. It will embed a collaborative sector-wide approach to creating a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector, and a borough that is fairer, more compassionate and sustainable. In summary the service will provide: * A professional engagement service which provides strategic leadership, representation, voice and advice for the voluntary and community sector to enable it to become more sustainable, effective and strategically engaged with the local priorities of the Council and its partners.<br/>* develop the voluntary and community sector skills base and sustainability and build trust and confidence in its capacity to deliver services and make a positive contribution to the borough.<br/>* build capacity in voluntary organisations to recruit and retain volunteers and appropriately match potential volunteers to volunteer involving organisations.<br/>The contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing from 1st July 2025 and subject to an extension option of up to a further two (2) years. The total contract value (including the extension options) is PS1,650,000. The maximum (ceiling price) contract value per annum is PS330,000. To access the tender documents, please register on the Atamis Portal using this link: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk<br/>Once registered, please follow this link to our open projects page and search for the VCS tender: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: The Council intends to host a Bidders Day as part of the procurement for this contract on Fri 3rd January 2025 from 9am to 10am. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The event will be an opportunity for prospective bidders to ask questions or seek clarification on the tender process or documents. Following the event all questions and answers will be shared with bidders through the Atamis Portal. If you are interested, please register your attendance by completing the registration form included in the Tender Pack by Thurs 2nd January 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Wandsworth (Council) in partnership with the South West London Integrated Care (ICB) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service for the borough of Wandsworth. The outcomes and deliverables for this ambitious new service have been co-developed with the local Voluntary and Community Sector and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders. It will embed a collaborative sector-wide approach to creating a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector, and a borough that is fairer, more compassionate and sustainable. In summary the service will provide: * A professional engagement service which provides strategic leadership, representation, voice and advice for the voluntary and community sector to enable it to become more sustainable, effective and strategically engaged with the local priorities of the Council and its partners.
* develop the voluntary and community sector skills base and sustainability and build trust and confidence in its capacity to deliver services and make a positive contribution to the borough.
* build capacity in voluntary organisations to recruit and retain volunteers and appropriately match potential volunteers to volunteer involving organisations.
The contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing from 1st July 2025 and subject to an extension option of up to a further two (2) years. The total contract value (including the extension options) is PS1,650,000. The maximum (ceiling price) contract value per annum is PS330,000. To access the tender documents, please register on the Atamis Portal using this link: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
Once registered, please follow this link to our open projects page and search for the VCS tender: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects

Options: Option to extend for 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040897-2024
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088716000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
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)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI34 Wandsworth

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

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