--- title: "A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-03" --- # A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a731acf9-2923-4d38-8a46-874fb11bfa31.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective And Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at general public services, and is located in Leicester, England. The tender process is at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions due by 23rd December 2021. The contract is expected to span up to five years, starting from April 1, 2022, with an initial maximum value of £215,000 per annum, potentially increasing with additional funding contributions from local Clinical Commissioning Groups. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations keen to enhance their service delivery capabilities. Businesses specialising in community support, training services, and online service provision would be well-positioned to engage in this bidding process. The successful applicant will play a vital role in promoting volunteering, shaping community engagement, and building organisational capacity within the local voluntary sector, ultimately fostering community resilience and enhancing service quality across Leicestershire. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council (the Authority), are inviting tenders for the provision of 'A Countywide Infrastructure Organisation Providing Effective and Targeted Support For The Voluntary And Community Sector In Leicestershire' in accordance with the applicable elements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) (as amended) ("The 2015 Regulations"). The Contract Provider will provide support services across the County to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) that are responsive to local need, including an on-line offer, training programmes, locally based support and an up to date database of local VCSE organisations. This support will focus on: * Promoting, developing and supporting volunteering * Influencing and enabling the local VCSE voice * Capacity building by supporting new and existing VCSE groups and organisations * Market development and shaping including developing a market for public services and support for VCSE groups bid for a deliver contracts. The infrastructure support services to be provided via this contract will support the implementation of the Leicestershire Communities Strategy and Strategic Plan. The contract will assist Leicestershire County Council to manage demand for services through early/community level intervention and prevention, to increase community resilience and to support more effective delivery of services by community groups. The contract will be in place for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 36 months, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The proposed service is based on current and known funding allocations. These could alter through the life of the contract in light of changes in future local and central government funding. The initial maximum contract value is PS215,000per annum (PS1,075,000 for the maximum of 5 years). Leicestershire County Council may secure an additional contribution or number of additional contributions of an amount of up to PS500,000.00 from the local Clinical Commissioning Group(s) or any successor Clinical Commissioning Group ("CCG") organisation. Any such additional contribution(s) may at the Council's sole discretion be utilised to further the project aims and services in the Leicestershire area under the contract (including extending/increasing the level of the Services or locations (within the Leicestershire area) where the Service is to be provided, or improving the Services). If the value of the contract is increased, contract indicators and targets will also be increased to reflect the additional resource available. The contract will continue to be managed by Leicestershire County Council, should the service receive additional funding contributions by the Clinical Commissioning Group(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765eab0-3348-467e-ab1a-744fa328d709 | | 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 | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,575,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765eab0-3348-467e-ab1a-744fa328d709 - 23 Nov 2021 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b9db49-eb02-4026-bb30-1d4b3353152c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5765eab0-3348-467e-ab1a-744fa328d709 3rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b9db49-eb02-4026-bb30-1d4b3353152c 23rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3606047c-2946-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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