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title: "SS 15 98 - Volunteer Development Programme"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SS 15 98 - Volunteer Development Programme

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c73151b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the "Volunteer Development Programme" initiated by Kent County Council, the largest local authority in England, which serves a population of 1.3 million across an area of 3,500 square kilometres. This project is classified under administration services, particularly aimed at enhancing the Libraries, Registration & Archives services within the Growth Environment & Transport Directorate. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 3rd October 2016 and concluding on 2nd October 2019. The award of the contract, valued at £165,000, was confirmed on 14th September 2016, following the completion of the tendering process on 6th June 2016. The primary location for the delivery of services is Kent, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in volunteer management and community service development. Organisations focusing on workforce training, community engagement, and service delivery could greatly benefit from this contract, especially those that align with the vision of promoting inclusion and diversity within the community. The project encourages innovative partnerships, making it an ideal fit for dynamic and proactive businesses aiming to collaborate closely with local authorities and enhance community services.

## Notice

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils. This requirement is for utilisation by Libraries, Registration & Archives within the Growth Environment & Transport Directorate. The Council wishes to add value to the Council's Libraries Registration and Archives' services by managing and developing the role of volunteers to support Business Plan priorities. The Council has re-organised the LRA to commission its services against outcomes and so the specification has been developed to achieve this. The Council owns a softwarepackage,'Time2Give' which will be used by the Successful Contractor to support this programme. The Council would like to work with a dynamic, innovative and creative organisation that will be able to integrate Volunteers, by working with the Council through increased collaborative and proactive working practises that will continue to support the council's vision and strategic and supportive outcomes: The principal objectives of this opportunity are: To manage and develop the role of volunteers to support Libraries Registration and Archives. To include the work of operational front of house teams and Service Development Teams -Access Services, Business Support, Stock Services, Archives, Digital and Literary Services and Registration services.(The latter will include London Borough of Bexley Registration Services, provided under contract by Kent Libraries, Registration & Archives.) To embed and extend the current good practice. To ensure that all Library Registration and Archive volunteering is managed consistently, taking into account the individual needs of our services. To extend the range of volunteering activities and the services available in Libraries Registration and Archives and Kent's communities. To engage with local communities to develop and promote Libraries Registration and Archives' services. To provide training and development activities to improve staff skills and knowledge in the recruitment, retention, supervision and training of volunteers. To promote inclusion and diversity. To work within the Chartered Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals (CILIP) Guide lines for Volunteering to extend and add value to Libraries Registration and Archives' services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a39dae-d90c-4224-bd84-ee9cf5d67552 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2016 - 2 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST KENT EXTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a39dae-d90c-4224-bd84-ee9cf5d67552

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a39dae-d90c-4224-bd84-ee9cf5d67552
  14th September 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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