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title: "Community Fund: Infrastructure Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61c38955-77fb-4a29-b3af-8465bd1107de"
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buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-22"
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# Community Fund: Infrastructure Support Service

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c38955-77fb-4a29-b3af-8465bd1107de

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## Summary

The Croydon Council is procuring a Community Fund: Infrastructure Support Service with a total value of £750,000. This contract aims to support the growth and investment in the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) within Croydon, London. The tender process was initiated on 25th July 2019 and concluded on 20th September 2019, while the contract runs from 15th March 2020 until 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the classification of Civic betterment and community facility support services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCS organisations to expand their services in the community support sector. Businesses focusing on community engagement, local resource allocation, or integration of services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations capable of fostering collaboration and networking within the VCS will find their skills particularly relevant to the objectives outlined in this procurement.

## Notice

The Infrastructure Support Service will :- * Support growth and investment in the VCS and provide a support offer which is responsive to the needs of the sector * Facilitate VCS organisations and groups to build networks and connections in communities, to work with others and to prioritise prevention and early intervention. * Enable VCS organisations to contribute to the delivery of place-based, integrated offers that help residents find the information and support they need within their local community * Provide the voice of the sector and act as an advocate for the VCS in Croydon at a Regional and National Level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e2c21-d8b5-47bc-9643-ccdb7588335b |
| 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 | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE OF CROYDON; CROYDON BME FORUM; CROYDON NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE; CROYDON VOLUNTARY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e2c21-d8b5-47bc-9643-ccdb7588335b
- 25 Jul 2019 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79cfe76-49cb-4ebb-ba61-68b8f2cf62e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef4e2c21-d8b5-47bc-9643-ccdb7588335b
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79cfe76-49cb-4ebb-ba61-68b8f2cf62e9
  25th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f8f10be4-ba86-e911-80f7-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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