--- title: "Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-10" --- # Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9780fd55-08e0-41e0-838b-993bd03505fc.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender titled "Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding" within the services category. The procurement stage is currently active with a closing date of Friday 28 June 2024 at 15:00hrs. The review aims to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of grant administration, aligning with the council's strategic outcomes and demographic challenges in Sandwell, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services in business analysis and research to compete for a contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies interested in supporting the council's grant funding review and improving outcomes for the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. The use of In-tend e-Tendering System streamlines the procurement process, offering businesses a chance to contribute to the council's ongoing improvement journey. ## Notice Strategic Review of Voluntary & Community Sector Grant Funding This review is an element of the council's ongoing improvement journey as it moves out of government intervention. This will be a wholescale review of the level of funding awarded by the Council to VSC organisations in the Borough, how it is allocated and the outcomes achieved from that funding. The outcomes of the review will be an evaluation of the value for money achieved by the current approach, along with recommendations on how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of grant administration and allocation of funding across the council. It will also aid with the development of a new model of delivery closely aligned to the strategic outcomes of the council, the new Sandwell Place Vision and one that recognises the current and future demographics of the communities of Sandwell and the challenges that they will face. We are seeking an independent person or organisation to conduct the review looking at the Council's relationship with and funding of the voluntary and community sector in Sandwell and make recommendations on how the council can improve the effectiveness of the relationship to improve outcomes for residents. The review will scope all grant funding administered by Sandwell Council to voluntary and community sector organisations operating in the borough of Sandwell, regardless of the source of that grant funding. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 28 June 2024 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6eaa51-87e3-4893-a7c3-37e34fca5e2c | | 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 | 10 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2024 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6eaa51-87e3-4893-a7c3-37e34fca5e2c - 10 Jun 2024 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6eaa51-87e3-4893-a7c3-37e34fca5e2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6eaa51-87e3-4893-a7c3-37e34fca5e2c 10th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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