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title: "Development of a Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy"
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# Development of a Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17aacf5c-ab3d-4d28-a547-289a6f5994ee

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## Summary

The Welland Procurement Unit has awarded a contract for the development of a Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy. The procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract value is £35,141. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2024. The procurement method used was 'Other - Exemption', and the tender period ended on 3rd October 2022. The buying organisation is located in Oakham, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy within the Voluntary and Community Sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration of one year offers stability for businesses looking to enter or expand in this sector. As the strategy will be owned, managed, and delivered by the VCS, organisations with a strong focus on collaboration and community engagement will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

The Provider will carry out desk based and in-community research to understand the make-up of the sector, it's current strengths and weaknesses. Working with partners across the VCS they will develop a new strategy for the VCS, which will be owned, managed, and delivered by the VCS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20eb5546-2737-435a-9a25-064f9444731e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,141 |
| 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZEN'S ADVICE RUTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20eb5546-2737-435a-9a25-064f9444731e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20eb5546-2737-435a-9a25-064f9444731e
  21st April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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