--- title: "Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE" published: "2024-09-02" --- # Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Services Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf9bf7b3-3912-4cc3-b9d8-f159403328e0.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Calderdale is inviting consortia submissions for the provision of Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Services, aimed at enhancing the capacity and sustainability of the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Calderdale. This open tender, classified under 'Administration, defence and social security services,' 'Provision of services to the community,' and 'Other community, social and personal services', is a part of a collaborative effort with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. A bidders' day is scheduled for Thursday, 5th September 2024, at Princess Buildings, Halifax, with the submission deadline set for 30th September 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2029, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a total value of £960,000 GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the VCSE sector to forge a strategic alliance with key public sector bodies, facilitating substantial community impact in Calderdale. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations, especially those focused on community service provision, are well-suited to compete. Successful providers will be instrumental in streamlining sector processes, enhancing accountability, and nurturing partnerships, ultimately ensuring a thriving and resilient local VCSE ecosystem. ## Notice The Borough Council of Calderdale are pleased to invite consortia submissions from providers to be part of an alliance with The Borough Council of Calderdale and the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (the Commissioners) to deliver a partnership approach to Voluntary Sector Infrastructure (VSI) Services. This will support and develop the capacity of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Calderdale and ensure the VCSE is thriving, resilient and diverse. Outcomes - what we want delivered through our VSI services The overall aim of the service is to support our shared vision for the VCSE which is for a flourishing, sustainable local VCSE sector in Calderdale that enables people to live a larger life by: * Making a real difference to quality of life for Calderdale residents and communities. * Attracting and developing people of all ages and abilities in paid and unpaid roles. * Working alongside those in public and private sector organisations as respected equals. Delivering the VCSE Strategy - Working alongside partners in the Council and the ICB, the VSI providers will play a key role in ensuring delivery of the three key priorities set out in the strategy which are to: * Release the capacity of the VCSE sector by identifying activities or processes that can be stopped, streamlined or improved. * Increase accountability and transparency between all partners by being open about decision-making, use of resources, priorities and what works. * Nurture and protect VCSE people, organisations, and partnerships to ensure a strong VCSE and partnerships for future generations. We will be holding a Bidders' Day Date: Thursday 5th September 2024. Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Location: Princess Buildings, Halifax, HX1 1TP. To register your interest in attending, please email grants@calderdale.gov.uk. Contract start date: 1 April 2025 and Contract end date 31 March 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1e83d5-2d88-4f2e-9d97-7f06f5472162 | | 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 | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £960,000 | | 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CALDERDALE | | Locality | HALIFAX | | Post town | Halifax | | Postcode | HX1 1UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Calderdale | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Halifax | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1e83d5-2d88-4f2e-9d97-7f06f5472162 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1e83d5-2d88-4f2e-9d97-7f06f5472162 2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85282&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103251 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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