--- title: "Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-02" --- # Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8879ffce-c53e-4351-a6f1-e3cc19a1a95d.json) ## Summary The Blackpool Council is inviting bids for the provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector. The contract award is contingent on successful grant funding allocation, expected by mid-October 2022. The closing date for submission is extended to Monday 24th October 2022 at 9:00 am. This procurement falls under the 'Miscellaneous services' category, is an open procedure, and has a contract period from November 13, 2022, to March 31, 2025. This tender by the Blackpool Council presents a significant opportunity for organisations interested in providing Infrastructure Support within the VCFSE sector. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those familiar with community and social enterprise initiatives, would be well-suited to compete. With a focus on the local community, this opportunity aligns with the council's aim to enhance support for various groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCFSE organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procurement process to contribute to community development. ## Notice Following the publication of the Levelling Up White Paper the pre-launch guidance for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) released in 2 February 2022 it has been determined that there is a need to increase the capacity of the local VCFSE sector to deliver support to the wider community. Blackpool Council therefore are looking for an organisation to provide Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) the provision of which is the subject of this tender opportunity. It is important that bidders note that contract award is subject to successful allocation of grant funding which is not anticipated to be known until mid-October 22. Additional information: The closing date has been amended to Monday 24th October 2022 - time 9:00am (from 21st October 2022 - 12 noon) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f12603-41a2-46ee-a72e-79b03815e81d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £295,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £295,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VOLUNTEER CENTRE BLACKPOOL, WYRE AND FYLDE (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2023 at 19:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f12603-41a2-46ee-a72e-79b03815e81d - 23 Sep 2022 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a43e85-c99b-4276-ae5a-78a605e1b9d9 - 22 Sep 2022 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7085076-17e4-43ba-96c8-8ba8c5a53db9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f12603-41a2-46ee-a72e-79b03815e81d 2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a43e85-c99b-4276-ae5a-78a605e1b9d9 23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7085076-17e4-43ba-96c8-8ba8c5a53db9 22nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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