--- title: "Voluntary Sector Prospectus" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE" published: "2019-10-10" --- # Voluntary Sector Prospectus Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98c004ac-fe38-49ed-8543-562fcde8b4ba.json) ## Summary The West Berkshire Council is conducting an open tender for the "Voluntary Sector Prospectus," which aims to support services within the Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) from 2020 to 2023. This procurement process is classified under health and social work services, with a total budget of £2,156,925. The tender period is set to end on 11th November 2019, and the contract execution will commence on 1st April 2020, concluding on 31st March 2023. Providers can apply for multiple service Lots under this prospectus. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social care, health, and community service sectors, particularly those that focus on innovation and social value creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method emphasises fair and transparent processes tailored for the sector. Companies involved in delivering support services or developing community initiatives are particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts, fostering growth and potential partnerships within the region. ## Notice The Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) are key partners for the Council in meeting the challenge of rising demand for services in the context of increasingly limited resources. Council investment in the sector is highly valued for the range of support services that are funded in this way to meet the needs of people in the district. In 2015 the Council launched a prospectus approach to awarding funding to the CVS. Considered to have been successful in its delivery the Council has now taken a decision to refresh and publish for the second time a Community and Voluntary Sector Prospectus for 2020 - 2023. The prospectus approach is intended to provide a fair, transparent and accessible procurement process that is appropriate for the sector. Cross cutting in its approach the 2020 - 2023 round seeks to build on the achievements and learning of the first round, with a further three years of funding to promote enterprise, innovation and social value. The Services within the Voluntary Sector Prospectus are referred to as Lots. Providers can apply for more than one Lot, one application form must be submitted for each Lot. 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/4995548b-47ea-4b06-9598-379299f7d317 | | 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 | 10 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,156,925 | | 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE | | Locality | NEWBURY | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2019 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4995548b-47ea-4b06-9598-379299f7d317 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4995548b-47ea-4b06-9598-379299f7d317 10th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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