--- title: "Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM" published: "2017-06-29" --- # Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington Buyer: NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3013b717-11d6-4cbc-b0ae-e76b061915d0.json) ## Summary The Northern Inclusion Consortium is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Engagement Activity & Volunteer Services in Darlington" as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. This initiative, aimed at improving employability for disadvantaged individuals, falls under the category of community, social and personal services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 July 2017. The contract is expected to begin on 1 August 2017 and run until 30 September 2019, with a total estimated value of £25,000 and a minimum financial threshold of £20,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to community development and enhance employability for local residents. Companies with expertise in social services, volunteer management, or community engagement would be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity. By participating in this project, businesses can not only grow their portfolios but also play a vital role in fostering social inclusion and skills development within the Darlington area. ## Notice The Northern Inclusion Consortium (NIC), is an established partnership of four of the North East's largest charities - DISC, Groundwork, Changing Lives and Mental Health Concern. See www.niconsortium.org for more information. The NIC is inviting interested parties to tender for the provision of engagement activity & volunteer services in Darlington as part of the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. Working with a broader set of delivery partners we are delivering the Big Lottery Fund / European Social Fund funded Building Better Opportunities Programme in Tees Valley through the Step Forward Tees Valley Programme. The programme aims to improve employability for the most disadvantaged and provide help to those with multiple and complex needs using a case management model. For more information about the programme please follow this link www.sfteesvalley.co.uk. We now wish to buy in additional provision to encourage suitable people to access and engage with the programme and to develop volunteering opportunities in the Darlington area. The Northern Inclusion Consortium is inviting interested parties to tender for the supply and delivery of a service across the Darlington area to: - Increase the access and engagement of participants onto the SFTV programme - Build the capacity of organisations to provide volunteering opportunities - Provide participants on the programme with volunteering opportunities - Provide ongoing support to participants and organisations during the volunteering placement - Work with other partners to increase the skill, knowledge base and employability prospects of participants on the programme. Download the Invitation For Tender for full information on this provision and how to submit a tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc62285-c518-42e4-ba83-6605bb69c21e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | NORTHERN INCLUSION CONSORTIUM | | Locality | NEWTON AYCLIFFE | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL5 6DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Aycliffe East | | Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc62285-c518-42e4-ba83-6605bb69c21e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc62285-c518-42e4-ba83-6605bb69c21e 29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN144733 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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