--- title: "Community Solutions Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-15" --- # Community Solutions Service Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13cc5111-60c5-4ab0-884a-cafb2710b8aa.json) ## Summary The Southampton City Council is currently engaged in an open procurement process to acquire a Community Solutions Service aimed at fostering sustainability and enhancing the Community and Voluntary Sector within Southampton. This tender, identified as "Community Solutions Service," has a total budget of £1.8 million, with the minimum value set at £1 million. The tender period will conclude on 26 April 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 1 October 2019, lasting until 30 September 2022. Interested parties can find relevant documents and details about the procurement process, including an information event scheduled for 20 February 2019. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the voluntary and community sector, to expand their operations and engage in meaningful community support initiatives. Companies specialising in guidance and welfare services, especially those that promote self-help and community assistance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement in this service not only supports local community sustainability but also allows businesses to contribute positively to society while pursuing growth and development. ## Notice To procure a Community Solutions service that will promote sustainability, growth and greater uptake of activity in the Community and Voluntary Sector in the city of Southampton. A service to support people to live well and independently in the community, promotes self-help and a culture where people help others in their community. Additional information: All documents are available under attached link. Southampton City Council, Integrated Commissioning Unit are commissioning a Community Solutions Service to support people to live well and independently in the community, which promotes self-help and a culture where people help others in their community. Following the publication of the tender documentation, an information event about the proposed service will be held on the: 20th February 2019 from 4pm - 5.30 pm At Civic Centre Committee Rooms 1 and 2 Civic Centre Rd Southampton SO14 7LY The purpose of the event is to explain the structure of the proposed services design and explain the procurement process. There will be an opportunity for potential providers to ask some questions and the procurement representative will explain the tender portal and the clarification process within this. There are a maximum of 2 places available per organisation. If you wish to attend this event please email joanne.hughes@southampton.gov.uk to reserve a place. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083af09-a766-4c99-a7c7-51128be8b951 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO14 7LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Bargate | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions ## Release History - 15 Feb 2019 at 15:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083af09-a766-4c99-a7c7-51128be8b951 - 15 Feb 2019 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083af09-a766-4c99-a7c7-51128be8b951 - 15 Feb 2019 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083af09-a766-4c99-a7c7-51128be8b951 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f083af09-a766-4c99-a7c7-51128be8b951 15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/participant_public_ojeu.cfm?recordID=381 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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