--- title: "Third Sector Infrastructure Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-19" --- # Third Sector Infrastructure Support Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c6824b4-9d8b-4fcc-9d73-f1c0ffc990ba.json) ## Summary Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Third Sector Infrastructure Support" project, aimed at providing essential services to support voluntary and community groups within the Borough. This tender is classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period will close on 20th January 2020, while the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in community services, consultancy, and training. Companies that specialise in providing leadership, support, and infrastructure for voluntary groups, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete. By participating in this contract, businesses can enhance their visibility, contribute to local community development, and potentially secure long-term engagements in a growing sector. ## Notice Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Third Sector Infrastructure support services. The services must be inclusive and easily accessible for all. The successful tender will demonstrate a full understanding of the issues to be addressed in the provision of these services and the ability to provide a comprehensive service to all within the Borough. The service comprises the core activities shown below: i. Provide leadership to voluntary and community groups in tackling new issues and unmet needs. ii. Support, advice and training for new and existing groups to help them sustain and develop effective organisations and good governance. iii. Funding and development advice to identify and approach the right funders with appropriate activities and improve the overall sustainability of groups. iv. Practical support in the form of affordable and accessible meeting/training rooms, office space, equipment hire and photocopying. v. Information and networking opportunities through mailings, events and meetings throughout the year. vi. Representation of the sector at a wide range of meetings, and through involvement in and encouragement of partnership working. vii. Influencing funders and decision makers to improve the funding environment for local groups. 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/3dc3cfab-d853-4c2b-9a02-b686e288e04a | | 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 | 19 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK42 9AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Cauldwell | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc3cfab-d853-4c2b-9a02-b686e288e04a - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc3cfab-d853-4c2b-9a02-b686e288e04a - 19 Dec 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc3cfab-d853-4c2b-9a02-b686e288e04a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc3cfab-d853-4c2b-9a02-b686e288e04a 19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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