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Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is actively seeking an external partner for their "Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract." This tender, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," aims to support and enhance the VCFS landscape within Oxfordshire. The tender process began on 24th January 2025, with electronic submissions due by 28th February 2025 at noon. The selected partner will help strengthen voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups, and community groups in Oxfordshire, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring transparent and fair competition for the contract valued over a multi-year span.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a proven track record in providing infrastructure support to the VCFS segment. Ideal candidates will be familiar with the VCFS environment in Oxfordshire, allowing them to leverage local knowledge and national best practices. Companies specializing in community support services, social enterprise development, and faith-based community initiatives are particularly well-suited to participate. Successful bidders will benefit from contributing to regional development while expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract

Notice Description

The Council requires an external partner with a track record in providing infrastructure support to voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups and community groups. Knowledge of the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) landscape in Oxfordshire is desirable, to enable the organisation to build on what is already working well locally, and to learn from best practice on a national level as well. The partner should grow and support the VCFS in Oxfordshire, monitor the state of the sector, and evaluate the impact of infrastructure provision on the sector. The Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy of the Council from 2022-27 sets out goals in this space.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open competition for the Voluntary Sector within Oxfordshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002621-2025
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
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Luciana Matthews
Contact Email
luciana.matthews@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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