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VCFSE Infrastructure Services

Suffolk County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:58

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement process to enhance infrastructure support services for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Suffolk. The initiative, titled "VCFSE Infrastructure Services," falls within the civic betterment and community facility support services category. The process is currently at the award stage, with Community Action Suffolk as the active supplier. The contract, valued at up to £1,848,000 excluding VAT, spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with an option to extend for up to three years. The procurement method is an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the submission deadline on 10th March 2025 and the contract signing date of 17th November 2025. The procurement will primarily serve Suffolk County and adheres to English as the chosen language.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the support services industry, particularly those experienced in providing advisory, digital, and volunteer management services. Companies specialising in digital tools for fundraising, marketing, or AI integration can find growth prospects with this tender. Additionally, the focus on joint training, resource audits, and sector-wide evaluations creates avenues for businesses with expertise in collaborative learning and impact assessment. Organisations with capabilities in strategic planning and service delivery optimisation are especially suited to compete, fostering long-term partnerships with local government. The inclusion of enhanced probity checks highlights an emphasis on maintaining integrity throughout the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCFSE Infrastructure Services

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is committed to supporting a thriving Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in the county to enable it to continue providing key services for the people of Suffolk. The Council intends to procure an infrastructure support service for the VCFSE sector starting on 1st October 2025. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The maximum total contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,848,000 excluding VAT. The submission deadline is 10th March 2025 at 12noon.Please note this procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council is committed to supporting a thriving Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in the county to enable it to continue providing key services for the people of Suffolk. The Council intends to procure an infrastructure support service for the VCFSE sector starting on 1st October 2025. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The maximum total contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,848,000 excluding VAT. The service will cover:- Advice, support and training: Prioritising programmes addressing specific needs such as funding, business governance and safeguarding- Digital adoption: Supporting organisations with tools for fundraising, marketing and AI integration.- Volunteer management: Promotion and support through 'Volunteer Suffolk'.- Resource and funding: Sector-wide audits and alignment with health outcomes- Joint training and workshops: Collaborative learning opportunities between VCSFE and commissioners, with an emphasis on coproduction- Monitoring and evaluation: Support to improve the sector's impact and service delivery.- Annual State of the sector survey and reportThe submission deadline is 10th March 2025 at 12noon.Please note this procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083399-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,848,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,848,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,848,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Suffolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Community Action Suffolk

Further Information

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