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title: "Community Fund: Outcomes Programme"
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# Community Fund: Outcomes Programme

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4e7375e-d7be-4fd7-ae79-9801682a7acd

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## Summary

The Croydon Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Community Fund: Outcomes Programme," which falls under the category of civic betterment and community facility support services. This initiative is part of an open procedure, employing a light touch regime as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, aiming to support local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations. The tender period is open until 1st October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The total value of the contract is approximately £4.515 million, reflecting Croydon Council's commitment to investing £2.6 million annually to address community needs.

This procurement opportunity creates pathways for growth for organisations that can demonstrate innovation and collaboration within the VCS sector. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCS organisations capable of delivering impactful projects that align with one of Croydon's five key outcome priorities, such as improving community health or preventing homelessness. Bidders are encouraged to submit applications for funding exceeding £15,000 per annum, with a maximum suggested bid of £40,000 annually, making it accessible for diverse community-focused businesses.

## Notice

This procurement falls within the "light touch regime" applicable to the procurement of contracts for social and other specific services, as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Cntracts Regulations 2015 ('Regulations'). The Council is orientating this procurement towards the open procedure as described in Regulations but using a "light touch" approach. The Council does not hold itself bound by the Regulations except to the extent that they apply to the light touch regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. In Croydon we are lucky enough to have one of the largest VCS in London. The sector here is strong, vibrant and diverse and is a key player in delivering services and support to some of Croydon's most vulnerable residents. VCS groups and organisations are able to reach places and people that statutory agencies often cannot and have a greater ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the community. To ensure the sector is able to continue playing this role, the Council has committed to investing PS2.6m per annum for up to 3 years through the Community Fund. Through the Outcomes Programme, the Council are looking to fund bids which demonstrate the following commissioning principles:- * Does the bid involve collaboration with other VCS groups? * Is it tackling a particular need in a locality? * Does it focus on prevention, early identification and intervention? * Does it support one or more of the priority outcomes? * Is it evidence based? * Is it innovative? This Outcomes Prospectus provides information on the key outcome themes which the Council wants to commission, as well as a guide on how to apply and how bids will be evaluated. Croydon Council welcomes bids from Voluntary and Community Sector organisations who can deliver projects and services in the borough, which will contribute to one of Croydon's 5 outcome priorities. We are looking to support projects which will deliver positive change and benefits for individuals or communities within Croydon. The 5 outcome priorities include: Outcome 1: People live long, healthy, happy and independent lives Outcome 2: Our children and young people thrive and reach their full potential Outcome 3: Access to homes and prevention of homelessness Outcome 4: Everyone feels safer in their street, neighbourhood and home Outcome 5: Everybody has the opportunity to work and build their career Tender Applications are for bids over PS15,000 per annum. A guide maximum bid value is PS40,000 per annum however the Council reserves the right to award Contracts above this sum if they pass the minimum evaluation criteria

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689e8a18-030e-453a-a031-5d37f1b8e6f3 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,515,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,515,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ADDISCOMBE NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE ASSOCIATION; AGE UK CROYDON; ASIAN RESOURCE CENTRE OF CROYDON; BROMLEY & CROYDON WOMEN'S AID; CAYSH; CONTACT: SELSDON CHURCHES NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE; CRISIS; CROYDON AFRICAN CARIBBEAN FAMILY ORGANISATION; CROYDON BME FORUM; CROYDON DROP IN; CROYDON MENCAP; CROYDON NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE; CROYDON VISION; DUFFUS CANCER FOUNDATION; GENERATING GENIUS; JAGS FOUNDATION; METRO; MIND IN CROYDON; NEW ADDINGTON GOOD SAMARITANS; PARCHMORE METHODIST CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE; PLAY PLACE; PURLEY AND COULSDON CLUBS FOR THE ELDERLY; PURLEY CROSS COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRE; RAPE & SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE; REACHING HIGHER; SHIRLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE SCHEME; SOUTH NORWOOD & WOODSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOC.; THE FAMILY CENTRE; UPPER NORWOOD ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY CARE; WESTBURY COMMUNITY PROJECT; WHITGIFT FOUNDATION CARERS' INFORMATION SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689e8a18-030e-453a-a031-5d37f1b8e6f3
- 6 Jun 2019 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb77d7d9-d3a2-4c9a-833e-930b4938c004

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689e8a18-030e-453a-a031-5d37f1b8e6f3
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb77d7d9-d3a2-4c9a-833e-930b4938c004
  6th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d4534171-167e-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.valuecroydon.com/

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