--- title: "P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-30" --- # P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6bb2ef6b-48dd-4f13-8800-a59052a74ac5.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is inviting quotations for a contract titled "P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar". This procurement, classified under Design and execution of research and development, is aimed at improving the capabilities of VCFSE organisations in the Aston and Newtown Wards of Birmingham. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00pm on 21st October 2024. The contract, valued at a maximum of £40,000, will commence on 1st November 2024 and end on 31st March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, consultancy, and social work related services to collaborate with Birmingham City Council's Community Support & Development Officers. The programme aims to enhance the effectiveness, sustainability, and confidence of local VCFSE organisations, thereby fostering leadership and community development. SMEs, particularly those with experience in equal opportunities consultancy services, research and development consultancy, and social work, are well-suited to compete for this tender, which promises not only financial growth but also meaningful community impact. ## Notice P1293 - Capacity building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Community and Place Pillar Birmingham City Council invited a quotation for Capacity Building support for Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Economy organisations (VCFSEs) in Aston and Newtown Wards, no later than 12:00pm, on 21st October 2024. The Council requires a supplier for the provision of capacity building support for voluntary, community, faith and social economy organisations (VCFSE) in Aston and Newtown Wards of the city. This capacity building programme will be funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, and supporting local businesses, people and skills. The successful supplier will be required to design and deliver a programme of capacity building support for VCFSE organisations in collaboration with Birmingham City Council's Community Support & Development Officers (CSDO) with UKSPF Aston and Newtown responsibility. The outcome of the programme is to boost the effectiveness, sustainability and confidence of Birmingham based VCFSE's, empowering them to take a leading role in their development, meet their objectives and address their community's needs. The contract is for a maximum of PS40,000 and potential suppliers will be required to design a delivery programme that is costed within this budget. The contract will be for a period commencing November 2024 until 31st March 2025. The Invitation to Quotation is being issued using the Council's e-tendering system In-tend and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using the system. Therefore, all quotes must be submitted by Quotation providers via the In-tend system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc If you have any questions on how to use this web site, please contact the E-tendering Support team at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00pm, on 21st October 2024 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e236ea99-8714-4f00-b06c-451ff2b2b20c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 80500000 - Training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e236ea99-8714-4f00-b06c-451ff2b2b20c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e236ea99-8714-4f00-b06c-451ff2b2b20c 30th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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