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title: "Invitation to Tender for the state of the sector: Community and Voluntary Sector in Herefordshire 2021"
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# Invitation to Tender for the state of the sector: Community and Voluntary Sector in Herefordshire 2021

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adbe3228-c4ee-4f23-9162-993d8da0a462

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Herefordshire Council, seeking to engage providers for an in-depth study of the community and voluntary sector in Herefordshire, titled "Invitation to Tender for the state of the sector: Community and Voluntary Sector in Herefordshire 2021." Classified under research and development services, this project falls within the services industry category and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 13th September 2021, and the awarded contract, worth £49,100, commenced on 27th September 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2024. This process utilised an alternative procurement method that encourages engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in consultancy, research, and community services within the West Midlands. Suitable competitors could include SMEs with expertise in community development, social research, or consulting services focused on health and wellbeing initiatives. The ongoing support and engagement with the community will likely favour those who understand the local context and demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the capacities of community organisations.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council has engaged with a provider to carry out a study and detailed overview and comparison of the community and voluntary sector in Herefordshire and develop recommendations for the future for stakeholders to maximise the potential of the sector to support the health and wellbeing of communities and residents in the county.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcb3a8f-bafc-4865-825e-d2ce371c3a97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,100 |
| 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPACT CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcb3a8f-bafc-4865-825e-d2ce371c3a97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcb3a8f-bafc-4865-825e-d2ce371c3a97
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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