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title: "Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83776fe8-5789-4c3a-916d-13d0056e428d

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an external partner to provide infrastructure support for voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups, and community groups in Oxfordshire. The contract, titled "Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract," falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is valued at £400,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure that is above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with experience in providing infrastructure support to the VCFS sector. Organisations with a strong understanding of the local and national VCFS landscape, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete. Partnering with the council can offer a chance for growth by enabling the successful bidder to play a key role in building and supporting the VCFS in Oxfordshire, monitoring the sector's state, and evaluating the impact of infrastructure support.

## Notice

The Council requires an external partner with a track record in providing infrastructure support to voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups and community groups. Knowledge of the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) landscape in Oxfordshire is desirable, to enable the organisation to build on what is already working well locally, and to learn from best practice on a national level as well. The partner should grow and support the VCFS in Oxfordshire, monitor the state of the sector, and evaluate the impact of infrastructure provision on the sector. The Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy of the Council from 2022-27 sets out goals in this space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329b605f-8412-40fe-b7b2-6da53c81575a |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329b605f-8412-40fe-b7b2-6da53c81575a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329b605f-8412-40fe-b7b2-6da53c81575a
  24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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