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title: "Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56253767-ebc7-4d99-bc20-20e6290db5d8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-17"
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# Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56253767-ebc7-4d99-bc20-20e6290db5d8

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support." The contract is aimed at providing support for local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Somerset and is classified under the Health and social work services industry category. The tender was published on 17th January 2020, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th February 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and will run for a duration of 12 months, with a total estimated contract value of £70,000.

This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in community support services. Companies capable of enhancing volunteer engagement, securing external grant funding, or facilitating collaboration between the voluntary and statutory sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses focused on service design and co-production with local communities may find this contract aligns closely with their expertise, providing a chance to expand their footprint in the South West region.

## Notice

Somerset County Council (SCC) is seeking an initial 12-month contract for Countywide Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Support to: * Help local VCS groups to establish, develop and thrive * Increase external grant funding secured for Somerset * Improve support for volunteers and volunteering * Enable the VCS to influence policy making and service design through co-production * Improve engagement and encourage collaboration in the delivery of services both within the voluntary sector and with the statutory sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc44279-92ac-4da3-a076-915ad6a73e03 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc44279-92ac-4da3-a076-915ad6a73e03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc44279-92ac-4da3-a076-915ad6a73e03
  17th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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