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title: "Market Engagement - Community Development - Building a sustainable voluntary and community sector - A1018"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-13"
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# Market Engagement - Community Development - Building a sustainable voluntary and community sector - A1018

Buyer: SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ccd6248-73d3-490d-96f7-926dcbe62d22

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## Summary

The Swale Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Market Engagement - Community Development - Building a sustainable voluntary and community sector - A1018". This procurement falls under the industry category of Provision of services to the community and Community action programme. The Council is at the planning stage and has set an engagement end date of 22nd June 2023. Interested parties are required to submit Expressions of Interest by 22nd June 2023. The procurement is focused on building a sustainable voluntary and community sector in Kent.

This tender by Swale Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in community development and the voluntary sector. The contract aims to enhance the existing voluntary and community sector in Swale, offering a program to develop, strengthen, and grow sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organizations involved in community action programmes would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The procurement process involves participation in a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 23rd June 2023.

## Notice

Note reserved contract. Swale Borough Council is holding an early Market Engagement Event to refine the contract offer of: Community Development building a sustainable community and voluntary sector. The contract will involve Delivery of a program that will enable the existing voluntary and community sector in Swale to develop, strengthen, grow, and improve sustainability for the future. This contract is reserved for suppliers based in Kent. The workshop event is taking place on Friday 23rd June 2023, 9.30am until12.30pm, Swale Borough Council, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3HT For more details please contact: Sarah-JaneRadley@swale.gov.uk Expressions of Interest to attend this event must be submitted on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest for attending is Thursday 22 June 2023 at noon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bcf1dc-03a5-4e11-b076-6d48c36f308c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SITTINGBOURNE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME10 3HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Swale |
| Electoral ward | Roman |
| Westminster constituency | Sittingbourne and Sheppey |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 12:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bcf1dc-03a5-4e11-b076-6d48c36f308c
- 13 Jun 2023 at 12:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da3c052-96d4-4d68-8d1c-1ffa3d604eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bcf1dc-03a5-4e11-b076-6d48c36f308c
  13th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da3c052-96d4-4d68-8d1c-1ffa3d604eef
  13th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://procontract.due-north.com
  Expressions of Interest for attending the event on 23 June 2023 must be submitted through the Procontract Portal.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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