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Provision of a Community Connector Service in Inverclyde

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of a Community Connector Service in Inverclyde." The buying organization is Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, UK. The contract, with a value of £428,331.00 GBP, was signed on February 15, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract covers services in the General public services industry category. Key deadlines include the contract start date of April 1, 2024. The procurement process has completed the award stage.

This tender for the "Provision of a Community Connector Service in Inverclyde" presents business growth opportunities for companies providing services related to improving health and well-being in community settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in community engagement and public service delivery are well-suited to compete. The Inverclyde Council's focus on social values and community benefits highlights the importance of positive outcomes in service provision. Businesses must adhere to quality management procedures, health & safety standards, and insurance requirements to participate effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Community Connector Service in Inverclyde

Notice Description

The Community Connector will play a key role in engaging with communities in Inverclyde. Working within the locality model, the aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of residents through connections between them and the resources and services available in Inverclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Community Connector will play a key role in engaging with communities in Inverclyde. Working within the locality model, the aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of residents through connections between them and the resources and services available in Inverclyde.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 12 months from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752686
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,331 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475712634

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LY
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVERCLYDE COMMUNITY CARE FORUM (YOUR VOICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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