--- title: "Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-10-03" --- # Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-11454d51-c369-4d5a-a438-28713a7321c7.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking proposals for the "Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure" contract, aimed at providing operational support to VCS organisations in areas such as fundraising, governance, and volunteer recruitment. This open tender was published on 7th April 2017, with a submission deadline set for 8th May 2017 at 12 noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2017, lasting for two years, with an option to extend for an additional year, and has a budget cap of £378,000 for the initial period. Services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in community and social services. Businesses that specialise in providing training, volunteer brokerage, or support for non-profit organisations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of community-focused agencies can enhance the effectiveness of local voluntary initiatives, thereby fostering growth in the sector while delivering vital services to Buckinghamshire residents. ## Notice The service provides support to voluntary and community sector (vcs) organisations in a variety of operational areas e.g. fundraising, governance and volunteer recruitment, using a methods including online, telephone, face to face and training courses. This contract will also support the provision of volunteer recruitment and brokerage services. The overall aim is "to enable the residents of Buckinghamshire to develop and deliver effective voluntary and community led services, working through or in partnership with voluntary, statutory and private sector agencies where appropriate." It will ensure that vcs and public sector organisations can also access qualitative and quantitative information and analysis on both organisations and volunteering trends in Buckinghamshire and will deliver an effective communication service that provides front line organisations with timely and relevant information about issues that affect them, including local, regional and national policy initiatives. The contract start date is 1st October 2017. The contract term is 2 years with the option to extend for 1 further year. The budget cap has been set at PS378,000 for the initial 2 year contract period. TUPE may apply. Additional information: Please see the Procurement Documents on Buckinghamshire Business Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d1ad53-5718-e711-80dd-005056b64545. The deadline to submit your tender is 12 noon on Monday 8th May 2017 on Buckinghamshire Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9fdafb1-f2c3-42cf-92fe-209bcf5f6dd6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Aug 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 1 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £378,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £378,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMUNITY IMPACT BUCKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98100000 - Membership organisation services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2017 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9fdafb1-f2c3-42cf-92fe-209bcf5f6dd6 - 7 Apr 2017 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9fdafb1-f2c3-42cf-92fe-209bcf5f6dd6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9fdafb1-f2c3-42cf-92fe-209bcf5f6dd6 7th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9d1ad53-5718-e711-80dd-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.buckscc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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