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title: "Provision of Strategic Support for VCS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f84baf7-a449-4e22-8cf1-43bdf6aa1977"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH"
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# Provision of Strategic Support for VCS

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f84baf7-a449-4e22-8cf1-43bdf6aa1977

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lambeth is seeking strategic support for their Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) through an open tender, titled "Provision of Strategic Support for VCS." This procurement falls under the community services industry category and is centred in London, with a contract period running from 23 April 2019 to 22 April 2021. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 31 January 2019. The total contract value is £360,000, with a minimum value of £180,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing support services to community organisations. Those with expertise in enhancing organisational resilience, facilitating funding opportunities, and promoting collaboration among community organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could further bolster the connection between their services and local communities, potentially leading to significant business growth.

## Notice

To provide support to Lambeth's VCS for a period of 2 years to deliver the following priorities from Lambeth's VCS Strategy. - Building resilience within the sector - Organisations have better understanding of different routes for funding - Stronger culture of collaboration between VCS organisations - Organisations closely connected to their communities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3096e26-6a03-489f-bd5f-348d87bdae8d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 22 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW2 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Brixton Acre Lane |
| Westminster constituency | Clapham and Brixton Hill |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3096e26-6a03-489f-bd5f-348d87bdae8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3096e26-6a03-489f-bd5f-348d87bdae8d
  20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26590&B=LBLAMBETH
  Please see tender documents on EU Supply.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/18
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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