--- title: "VCS Core Infrastructure Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING" published: "2021-12-16" --- # VCS Core Infrastructure Support Services Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e08ff20-8de5-4f5c-a476-52fae4f9a420.json) ## Summary Westminster City Council (WCC) is planning to procure VCS Core Infrastructure Support Services and Volunteer Outreach and Development Services, with an invitation to tender expected to be published in January 2022. This initiative will be for a three-year contract starting in July 2022, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional years. The estimated annual contract value is £360,000, which aligns with WCC's commitment to strengthen community ties and enhance volunteering opportunities across the local area. The services, aimed primarily at voluntary and community sector organisations, address current market needs for robust sector leadership and support. This upcoming tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social and community services, volunteer coordination, and training for local organisations. Companies with a solid track record in providing infrastructure support or VCS consulting within the Westminster area are encouraged to participate. The emphasis on innovation and collaboration in delivering these services makes it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary sector organisations looking to make a positive impact in their communities. ## Notice This is a Contracts Finder - Future Opportunity Notice issued by Westminster City Council (WCC) who is a public local authority and a Contracting Authority for the purposed of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. It is related to an early Contracts Finder - Early Opportunity Notice which was published on the 23rd July 2021 and can be found using the following link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55843d5c-75c9-4369-9286-5c31187600df This notice has been issued for operators to be aware of WCC's planned intention to procure the provision of a provider to deliver (i) a local Core Infrastructure Support Service and (ii) a Volunteer Outreach and Development (VOD) Services ("the Services"). It is the Authority's intention to publish the Invitation to Tender in January 2022, with the view to service commencement July 2022. The proposed contract period for both will be for a term of three (3) years with the option for the Contracting Authority to extend for a further two (2) years for a contract period of up to five (5) years. The estimated contract value for service is PS360,000 per annum for both service lots. WCC's consultation with local VCS organisations in early 2021 indicates that strong leadership across the sector through the Services is needed now more than ever. Core infrastructure support builds capacity and systemic change, collaboration, facilitates and delivers learning opportunities and creates opportunities to share ideas and resources to promote innovation and good practice. Our local networks and forums work towards fostering community connections in a positive consortium space. The VOD Services provides dedicated volunteering opportunity development support to local VCS organisations to ensure they create volunteering opportunities which meet community needs and contribute to the delivery of the WCC's core City For All commitment to increase the number of people who volunteer in the WCC's local area. Our aim is support and facilitate sustained organisational resilience across the sector by commissioning the service which is specifically tailored around the needs of VCS organisations and one that will positively contribute to WCC's key priorities. Our intention is to commission the Services to lead the sector through a proactive and strength-based approach, delivering training, support sustainability in services through funding advice and maximise social return on investment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557e9521-257c-40b7-86f9-e2b67d5e2b02 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 16 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2021 at 17:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557e9521-257c-40b7-86f9-e2b67d5e2b02 - 23 Jul 2021 at 14:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55843d5c-75c9-4369-9286-5c31187600df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557e9521-257c-40b7-86f9-e2b67d5e2b02 16th December 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55843d5c-75c9-4369-9286-5c31187600df 23rd July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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