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title: "Request for Application for Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2023-2026"
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# Request for Application for Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2023-2026

Buyer: FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92f0adc-ca83-40a9-b8da-1c0158e9657b

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## Summary

The Forest of Dean District Council has issued a tender titled "Request for Application for Voluntary and Community Sector Fund 2023-2026" for the provision of services to the community. The tender aims to provide flexible funding to support voluntary and community organisations in delivering services that benefit the local community. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set on 9th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on 3rd April 2023 and end on 31st March 2026.

This tender by the Forest of Dean District Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses offering community, social, and personal services to compete for the contract. The Council is seeking organisations that can contribute to the local community's well-being and help achieve corporate priorities. Businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find this tender particularly relevant for their growth and service expansion strategies.

## Notice

The Voluntary and Community Sector Fund (VCS Fund) aims to provide voluntary and community organisations with a flexible funding opportunity to support the delivery of services, projects and activities that benefit the local community and help to deliver the Council's corporate priorities. Additional information: To express interest and download the tender documentation please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e6495-af2c-4177-a58e-506a2e1cc190 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | FOREST OF DEAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL16 8HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Forest of Dean |
| Electoral ward | Coleford |
| Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e6495-af2c-4177-a58e-506a2e1cc190

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e6495-af2c-4177-a58e-506a2e1cc190
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.fdean.gov.uk
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home

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