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title: "Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Voluntary and Community Sector Support and Development"
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# Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Voluntary and Community Sector Support and Development

Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc39796d-2403-4f17-a20d-56ffb866be6c

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Voluntary and Community Sector Support and Development tender is being conducted by the Peterborough City Council, focusing on the provision of support services for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). This tender is classified under the "Other community, social and personal services" industry category and falls under the open procurement method. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an opening date of 4 January 2021 and a submission deadline of 5 February 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2021 and will run until 30 September 2023, covering services in both the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough local authority areas.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in community support services, especially those well-versed in VCS dynamics and capable of fostering relationships at local partnership levels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given their inherent understanding of community needs and their ability to address diverse local priorities. With a total contract value of £564,000, this tender offers a promising avenue for businesses looking to expand their service offerings and community impact.

## Notice

Peterborough City Council (PCC) and Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) are looking to award a contract for Voluntary and Community Sector Support and Development. The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays an important role in helping our Authorities and our communities achieve their priorities and plans. We want to build on the achievements of VCS Infrastructure Support Services that have to date strengthened, represented and supported the sector. Tenders are therefore invited from suitably experienced providers who have a good understanding of the Voluntary and Community Sector, be able to navigate, build and facilitate relationships across different partners at parish level and through key strategic partnership across Peterborough City and Cambridgeshire County. The requirements will be split into Lots as detailed below Lot 1 covers Cambridgeshire local authority area Lot 2 covers Peterborough local authority area It is anticipated that Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 will apply, Bidders are required to download, sign and upload through the Q&A section, a TUPE Undertaking of Confidentiality in the Authorities e-procurement system, SourceDogg, before TUPE details and information can be released.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab697b3-00fb-4d3c-8c3c-c3a4cec8cc75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £564,000 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab697b3-00fb-4d3c-8c3c-c3a4cec8cc75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab697b3-00fb-4d3c-8c3c-c3a4cec8cc75
  4th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3935c436-f926-4c15-8b70-df9d5d60a189
  Appendix 3 - CERTIFICATE OF NON-CANVASSING
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4a807e6-86ea-447a-b99b-3f95e31075a5
  Appendix 3 - CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04ee5c8e-f970-403c-9175-ac5d6d17de5c
  Appendix 3 - DECLARATION IN RELATION TO NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE & NATIONAL LIVING WAGE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6253b9d-8feb-4be1-b0b8-d3dcbbea3ed2
  Appendix 3 - DECLARATION OF CONNECTION WITH OFFICERS OR ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c8122c9-4e14-4b00-8f4b-08ee1160ac10
  Appendix 4 - Contractual Undertaking
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5154ce95-7d71-4415-b9b0-11087d9f4f62
  Appendix 9 - Financial Submission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e290ae49-bf26-4a12-87b8-289923e3f85a
  Appendix 1 - Voluntary and Community Support and Development Service Specification FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7ecd30f-6389-4096-a2e2-f1957e7c50e6
  Appendix 2 - Services Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0037aa3-6a6e-4c67-842e-6de8b53fcb04
  Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Voluntary and Community Sector Support and Development ITT Document.
- https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/57fad8bb-8f6a-4ab1-afeb-531e2ec7e009/requests/36877
  Please follow this Link to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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