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title: "Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility"
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buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05a4371-d614-4edf-b8cd-b199e5ebfd07

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## Summary

The Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from qualified service providers to deliver the "Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and Shopmobility" project, classified under the Community action programme. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having a deadline for submissions on 23 November 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2019 for an initial 36-month period, totalling £455,000, with potential extensions depending on performance and budgetary considerations. This initiative is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the community support and services sector, particularly those with expertise in areas such as funding and governance advice, support for trustees, and community engagement projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as they can provide innovative services that align with the objectives outlined by the Swindon Borough Council. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships and a valuable role in enhancing local community infrastructure.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service Project Description Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service that will provide the following: * Funding and Governance Advice * Support to Trustees * A Bi- Annual Report * An Annual Fayre * Partnership and Representation of voluntary sector organisations at relevant boards * Support to the Sports Forum, this includes administration tasks * Support for the Equalities Advisory Forum, with specific requirements around equalities and access * A Shopmobility Service * A lead role in engaging the Armed Services to support and deliver voluntary work within Swindon Communities * Promotion of the service Full details relating to the Service are provided in the tender documents. Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 36 months commencing 1st January 2019 with the option to extend for a further 36 months subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbd8686-6d44-41a9-8f3c-0adeaa924b4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £455,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £407,500 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLUNTARY ACTION SWINDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbd8686-6d44-41a9-8f3c-0adeaa924b4c
- 8 Nov 2018 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ef1703-1822-48d2-941d-fa4836fa45c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adbd8686-6d44-41a9-8f3c-0adeaa924b4c
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ef1703-1822-48d2-941d-fa4836fa45c8
  8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1ee0bec7-20ad-e811-80ed-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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