--- title: "Provision of an online digital crowdfunding platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-24" --- # Provision of an online digital crowdfunding platform Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-96787000-22f4-4bf6-9af7-da8c33d45067.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of an online digital crowdfunding platform," aimed at enhancing community engagement and funding support. This tender is classified under the IT software package category and is set in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd October 2019. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 8th October 2019 and run until 7th October 2022. It is an open procurement, following an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital platforms, software development, and community engagement services. Companies that excel in creating user-friendly online solutions and have experience in crowdfunding mechanisms would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, local organisations interested in corporate social responsibility can offer funding support, thereby aligning their initiatives with the aims of Portsmouth City Council to bolster local regeneration, community projects, and support for SMEs. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting quotations from suitably qualified suppliers to provide an online digital crowdfunding platform. 2.1. Crowdfunding allows groups to upload project ideas onto an online platform which can attract funding from a wide range of individual, business and public body supporters, including the City Council utilising its grant funding. The online platform will provide a single point of entry, and each with different criteria, application forms, maximum award values and decision making processes. Challenges of complexity, risks of duplication, lack of consistency and reducing budgets have resulted in a new approach needing to be adopted. The benefits of moving to a crowdfunding model include: i. Funds go further as the City Council will not be the only contributors to a single eligible project and will therefore be able to award grant funding to more projects. ii. Greater visibility for groups on the platform increasing opportunities to secure funds from a range of sources. iii. An opportunity to attract key partners for joint funding. Community initiatives from banks, Solent LEP grants, Princes Trust Funds, etc to encourage activity (e.g. local regeneration, parks, sports and leisure, SME start-up and growth). Local businesses may put funds on the platform as a way to fulfil their corporate social responsibility aspirations. iv. Ease of tracking and monitoring the available requests and the contributions being offered v. Improving awareness of issues that are important to local communities vi. A collaborative approach to problem solving alongside residents, partners agencies and businesses. Portsmouth City Council therefore requires a dedicated, online, digital Portsmouth crowdfunding presence, in order to streamline requests for support for community projects, as well as transform the way the City Council engages with the community. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project -Provision of an online digital crowdfunding platform. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a3f03-8e73-43ad-85a1-e8cc03e5e64d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2019 - 7 Oct 2022 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package - 48220000 - Internet and intranet software package - 48517000 - IT software package ## Release History - 24 Sep 2019 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a3f03-8e73-43ad-85a1-e8cc03e5e64d - 24 Sep 2019 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a3f03-8e73-43ad-85a1-e8cc03e5e64d - 24 Sep 2019 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a3f03-8e73-43ad-85a1-e8cc03e5e64d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/744a3f03-8e73-43ad-85a1-e8cc03e5e64d 24th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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