--- title: "Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WANDSWORTH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-12" --- # Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service Buyer: WANDSWORTH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a9cbb4f-ec1f-44b5-8437-7bbe300f6baa.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Wandsworth, in collaboration with the South West London Integrated Care Board, is inviting tenders for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service. This service aims to foster a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector within Wandsworth, UK, enhancing its potential to contribute positively to local priorities. The tendering process is currently in the open stage, with the procurement method being an Open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the bidder's day on 3rd January 2025, the tender submission deadline on 24th February 2025, and the contract commencement on 1st July 2025, lasting for three years with an option to extend for two more years. The total contract value is £1,650,000, with a maximum annual value of £330,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the community services sector, especially those skilled in strategic leadership, volunteer management, and capacity building within voluntary and community organisations. Suppliers with experience in engaging with local government priorities and enhancing organisational sustainability will find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The potential for extended engagement over up to five years provides ample opportunity for business growth and essential community impact. ## Notice The London Borough of Wandsworth (Council) in partnership with the South West London Integrated Care (ICB) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service for the borough of Wandsworth. The outcomes and deliverables for this ambitious new service have been co-developed with the local Voluntary and Community Sector and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders. It will embed a collaborative sector-wide approach to creating a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector, and a borough that is fairer, more compassionate and sustainable. In summary the service will provide: * A professional engagement service which provides strategic leadership, representation, voice and advice for the voluntary and community sector to enable it to become more sustainable, effective and strategically engaged with the local priorities of the Council and its partners. * develop the voluntary and community sector skills base and sustainability and build trust and confidence in its capacity to deliver services and make a positive contribution to the borough. * build capacity in voluntary organisations to recruit and retain volunteers and appropriately match potential volunteers to volunteer involving organisations. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing from 1st July 2025 and subject to an extension option of up to a further two (2) years. The total contract value (including the extension options) is PS1,650,000. The maximum (ceiling price) contract value per annum is PS330,000. To access the tender documents, please register on the Atamis Portal using this link: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk Once registered, please follow this link to our open projects page and search for the VCS tender: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects PLEASE NOTE: The Council intends to host a Bidders Day as part of the procurement for this contract on Fri 3rd January 2025 from 9am to 10am. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The event will be an opportunity for prospective bidders to ask questions or seek clarification on the tender process or documents. Following the event all questions and answers will be shared with bidders through the Atamis Portal. If you are interested, please register your attendance by completing the registration form included in the Tender Pack by Thurs 2nd January 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1774d70-0741-47ba-8793-d714ef056af4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,650,000 | | 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 | WANDSWORTH COUNCIL | | Locality | WANDSWORTH | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW18 2PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town | | Westminster constituency | Putney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1774d70-0741-47ba-8793-d714ef056af4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1774d70-0741-47ba-8793-d714ef056af4 12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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