--- title: "P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-06" --- # P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103279b6-3466-4aa3-85bc-a2ee9dc0755c.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has concluded a public procurement process, awarding a contract to DIGIKICK CIC to provide capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This tender falls under the industry categories of design and execution of research and development, equal opportunities consultancy services, research and development consultancy services, training services, and social work and related services. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure and focused on services. Key dates include the contract commencement on 9th December 2024, and the contract running until 31st March 2025, with the submission deadline for tenders being 21st October 2024. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialised in consultancy, training, and social services, to engage with and support the community sector. DIGIKICK CIC, based in Northfield, West Midlands, will design and deliver a programme aimed at boosting the effectiveness, sustainability, and confidence of VCFSE organisations in Aston and Newtown. This initiative will help local businesses to enhance their community engagement and social impact, positioning them for future contracts in similar sectors. The contract, valued at £40,000, provides a focused scope for SMEs to leverage their skills and resources to make a significant difference in community development under the guidance and collaboration with Birmingham City Council's Community Support & Development Officers. ## Notice P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar Birmingham City Council invited a quotation for Capacity Building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown Wards, no later than 12:00pm, on 21st October 2024. The Council requires a supplier for the provision of capacity building support for voluntary, community, faith and social economy organisations (VCFSE) in Aston and Newtown Wards of the city. This capacity building programme will be funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, and supporting local businesses, people and skills. The successful supplier will be required to design and deliver a programme of capacity building support for VCFSE organisations in collaboration with Birmingham City Council's Community Support & Development Officers (CSDO) with UKSPF Aston and Newtown responsibility. The outcome of the programme is to boost the effectiveness, sustainability and confidence of Birmingham based VCFSE's, empowering them to take a leading role in their development, meet their objectives and address their community's needs. The contract is for a maximum of PS40,000 and potential suppliers will be required to design a delivery programme that is costed within this budget. The contract will be for a period commencing November 2024 until 31st March 2025. The Invitation to Quotation is being issued using the Council's e-tendering system In-tend and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using the system. Therefore, all quotes must be submitted by Quotation providers via the In-tend system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you have any questions on how to use this web site, please contact the E-tendering Support team at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00pm, on 21st October 2024 using the Supplier Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d34971-660b-4672-b070-4913a424017f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIGIKICK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 80500000 - Training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d34971-660b-4672-b070-4913a424017f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d34971-660b-4672-b070-4913a424017f 6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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