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title: "Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service for Westminster City Council (Contracts Finder)"
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# Provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service for Westminster City Council (Contracts Finder)

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b5b8c8b-d707-4994-8c27-011b30800f18

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the council and various organisations within the VCS. The contract, valued at £598,628, will be active from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2020. This open procedure tender has completed its procurement stage, with the official award notice published on 4th January 2018. The service will facilitate better information provision, capacity building, advocacy, and social value initiatives in London.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the voluntary and community sector who can provide support services, advocacy, or community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on social value and community support. Companies capable of coordinating community initiatives or providing essential services and resources for the VCS will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

Westminster City Council intends to award a contract for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support Service. The support service will operate between the council and wide range of organisations which make up Westminster's voluntary and community sector (abbreviated to VCS). The service will act as a conduit, co-ordination point, information provider and general support/advocacy between the council and the VCS to enable a more efficient and coordinated approach to the councils relationship with this sector. The contract will cover the following outcomes: Contract Outcome 1 - Information provision (Knowledge Bank). Contract Outcome 2 - Signposting and capacity building. Contract Outcome 3 - Advocacy and influencing. Contract Outcome 4: Network Support. Contract Outcome 5: Social Value and CSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9032068-06b6-44ff-b6f7-9c757d87488c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £598,628 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONE WESTMINSTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9032068-06b6-44ff-b6f7-9c757d87488c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9032068-06b6-44ff-b6f7-9c757d87488c
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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