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title: "Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility"
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# Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36ad80f4-7cfb-45dd-92bc-4526ed749b7c

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility." This procurement falls under the community action programme category and is located in Swindon, South West England. The tender is currently in the open stage, and the deadline for submissions is 9th October 2018. The contract will commence on 1st January 2019 for an initial period of 36 months, with a possible extension depending on performance and budget availability. The estimated contract value is £455,000, with a minimum value of £400,000, and it will be awarded through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services, particularly those that can offer funding and governance advice, support to trustees, or Shopmobility services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as their expertise in fostering community engagement and providing infrastructure support aligns well with the council’s objectives. Competing for this contract could help these businesses expand their reach and strengthen their foothold within the local community.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service Project Description Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service that will provide the following: * Funding and Governance Advice * Support to Trustees * A Bi- Annual Report * An Annual Fayre * Partnership and Representation of voluntary sector organisations at relevant boards * Support to the Sports Forum, this includes administration tasks * Support for the Equalities Advisory Forum, with specific requirements around equalities and access * A Shopmobility Service * A lead role in engaging the Armed Services to support and deliver voluntary work within Swindon Communities * Promotion of the service Full details relating to the Service are provided in the tender documents. Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 36 months commencing 1st January 2019 with the option to extend for a further 36 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe575d6-4ac3-45dc-8705-705bd47fb0b3 |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £455,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2018 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe575d6-4ac3-45dc-8705-705bd47fb0b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe575d6-4ac3-45dc-8705-705bd47fb0b3
  7th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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