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title: "VOLUNTEERING CENTER AND A BROKERAGE SERVICE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE"
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# VOLUNTEERING CENTER AND A BROKERAGE SERVICE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aab85af2-61e2-4995-b0af-ade45af48a38

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## Summary

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking to engage a supplier for the provision of a Volunteering Centre and Brokerage Service aimed at enhancing volunteering participation within the borough. The procurement is classified under health and social work services, with an estimated contract value of £225,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The award has recently been made, with the tender process conducted under an open procedure method.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in volunteering services, social work, or community activities. Organisations with expertise in managing volunteer placements, training services, or nonprofit consultancy will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on improving access to volunteering, especially for individuals facing barriers, presents a chance for companies to demonstrate their commitment to social value while expanding their service offerings within the London Borough of Redbridge.

## Notice

The Contract is for the provision of a Volunteering Centre and a Brokerage Service in the London Borough of Redbridge. The contract and service is to be provided as a whole and cannot be divided. The Volunteering Centre and Brokerage Service aims to increase the overall volunteering levels by working with organisations across Redbridge to source volunteer placements and by helping individuals wanting to volunteer into suitable placements. The service will: - * Increased level of formal volunteering participation within the London Borough of Redbridge reported for each year of the Contract; * Improved access to formal volunteering for residents, employees and students in Redbridge, particularly those with more complex needs or where there are specific barriers to volunteering such as language, physical needs, confidence etc; * Increased quality, quantity and diversity of formal volunteering opportunities available in Redbridge; * Improved capacity of non-profit making organisations working mainly for the benefit of Redbridge to recruit, manage and retain volunteers; * Determination of a high quality of service to Redbridge residents that addresses four of the six core functions of volunteering infrastructure at a local level. These are: 1. Brokerage Services 2. Developing volunteer opportunities 3. Strategic development of volunteering 4. Voice of volunteering * Increased and more effective partnerships with the Authority and other stakeholders facilitated by the Provider; * Monitoring and tracking of volunteer placements to ensure sustainable outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66579947-6b5f-4cb6-acc4-998372fb0471 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | ILFORD |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Ilford Town |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RCVS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66579947-6b5f-4cb6-acc4-998372fb0471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66579947-6b5f-4cb6-acc4-998372fb0471
  5th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37d3402c-df41-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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