Planning

Voluntary Sector Prospectus - Market Engagement Event

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council is planning a market engagement event for the renewal of its Voluntary Sector Prospectus (VSP) contract, which falls under the industry category of community and social services. This planning stage focuses on early engagement with potential bidders. The current VSP contract, promoting independence, wellbeing, and sustainability in the district, is set to expire on 31st March 2026. The engagement event will take place at the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire in Newbury on 24th March 2025, from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Interested parties should email Emma Richardson at Emma.Richardson1@westberks.gov.uk to register and obtain a preliminary information pack.

This tender opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and organisations specialising in community health services, provision of services to the community, and other social and personal services. By participating in the market engagement exercise, companies have the chance to influence the project's design, ensuring their needs and insights are considered. This is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the voluntary sector within West Berkshire. The procurement process aims to innovate traditional methods, making it an attractive prospect for forward-thinking service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Sector Prospectus - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

West Berkshire Council are looking to carry out an early market engagement exercise in relation to a Voluntary Sector Prospectus (VSP) contract. The Council have been commissioning the Voluntary Sector Prospectus under multiple lots since 2015 and contracts are held with various voluntary sector organisations. The overall aims of the VSP previously have related to promoting; independence, wellbeing and sustainability of the district. The current VSP is due to expire on 31st March 2026 and the Council are looking to innovate and refresh how this has traditionally been commissioned. The purpose of the engagement exercise is as follows: * To inform Providers that the Council may be bringing the project to the market later this year * Gauge market interest * To obtain preliminary information from potential bidders around the proposed service and to understand; gaps in the market, needs of service users, idea specification types and contract terms * To obtain preliminary information in regards to the aims and outcomes of the proposed service The event will be held at the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire on Monday 24th March between 10:30am - 12:00pm. To register interest in the event and to obtain a preliminary information pack, please register your interest via email to: Emma.Richardson1@Westberks.gov.uk

Planning Information

West Berkshire Council are looking to carry out an early market engagement exercise in relation to a Voluntary Sector Prospectus (VSP) contract. The Council have commissioned the VSP since 2015 and the current VSP is due to expire on 31st March 2026. The Council are now looking to innovate and refresh how this has traditionally been commissioned. The purpose of the engagement is: • To inform Providers that the Council may be bringing the project to the market later this year • Gauge market interest • To obtain preliminary information from potential bidders around the proposed service and to understand; gaps in the market, needs of service users, idea specification types and contract terms • To obtain preliminary information in regards to the aims and outcomes of the proposed service The event will be held at the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire on Monday 24th March between 10:30am – 12:00pm. To register interest in the event and to obtain a preliminary information pack, please email: Emma.Richardson1@Westberks.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007548-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85323000 - Community health services

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
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 3 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.richardson1@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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