--- title: "Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Training, Support and Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-20" --- # Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Training, Support and Development Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b6b43e6-dfab-4087-bbc0-157bd7268115.json) ## Summary The Dorset Council is seeking to award a contract titled "Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Training, Support and Development" to provide essential training and support for the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender procedures. The contract period is set to commence on 18th February 2022, lasting for 18 months until 31st July 2023, with a total value of £75,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and tenders were accepted until the deadline of 10th December 2021. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the area governed by the Dorset Council. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in training, support, and development services, particularly those that operate within the VCS domain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience in delivering effective community support and training initiatives would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful provider will have the chance to demonstrate innovative delivery models and enhance community resilience, contributing to the Council's ambition of fostering stronger and more vibrant communities. ## Notice The Council wish to commission a provider to deliver Training, Support and Development for the local Voluntary and Community Sector. The Voluntary and Community sector (VCS) plays vitally important role in helping the council deliver part of the Council Plan. They work innovatively and collectively to add to the richness of local life and help people who need additional assistance and support. The Council is supporting the voluntary sector by procuring a range of services via the VCS Support Services Procurement. This project specifically covers: Training, Support and Development The Council has a strong track record of working effectively with the voluntary and community sector to deliver a diverse range of quality projects and services in Dorset's communities. The aim is to build on the Council's strong history of working with communities to support positive change by developing new approaches to making communities stronger, vibrant, and more resilient. The role of local support services for the sector is seen as an important enabler to achieving the ambitions of the Council, as it provides services, support and advice to, and promotes, local charities, community groups and social enterprises that deliver social action. The contract will be awarded to one Tenderer on an 18-month term at the fixed price envelope of PS75,000 as a pilot to allow the provider(s) to demonstrate the success of their delivery model, and give the Council the assurance and flexibility to adjust the model as the sector develops beyond Covid-recovery. Tenderers should note that the Council is running a concurrent open tender procedure for provision of Support Services - VCS - Communication, Networking & Sector Representation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46b9604-8c14-498b-852d-182817504014 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £75,000 | | 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 | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2022 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46b9604-8c14-498b-852d-182817504014 - 16 Nov 2021 at 17:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5385533f-7d16-48a1-8f26-c8c4f4135d78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b46b9604-8c14-498b-852d-182817504014 20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5385533f-7d16-48a1-8f26-c8c4f4135d78 16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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