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title: "Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Communication, Networking and Sector Representation"
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# Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Communication, Networking and Sector Representation

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd5b3fd0-a67e-412a-b6ca-08036dc669e5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Dorset Council, which is seeking to commission a provider for the "Dorset Council VCS Support Service - Communication, Networking and Sector Representation." This initiative falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and aims to facilitate strategic representation and partnership working across sectors in Dorset, England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2021. The contract, valued at £60,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will last for 18 months, allowing the successful provider to demonstrate their delivery model.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in community support services. Companies specialising in communication, networking, and community representation will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, as it aligns with the Council's goal of strengthening local communities and enhancing social action following the Covid recovery period. The selected provider will play a crucial role in supporting local charities and community groups, thereby contributing to the vibrancy and resilience of Dorset's communities.

## Notice

The Council want to commission a provider to facilitate strategic representation, communication, liaison and partnership working across sectors. The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) plays a vitally important role in helping the council deliver part of the Council Plan. They work innovatively and collectively to add to the richness of local life and help people who need additional assistance and support. The Council is supporting the voluntary sector by procuring a range of services via the VCS Support Services Procurement. This project specifically covers Communication, Networking and Sector Representation. The Council has a strong track record of working effectively with the voluntary and community sector to deliver a diverse range of quality projects and services in Dorset's communities. The aim is to build on the Council's strong history of working with communities to support positive change by developing new approaches to making communities stronger, vibrant, and more resilient. The role of local support services for the sector is seen as an important enabler to achieving the ambitions of the Council, as it provides services, support and advice to, and promotes, local charities, community groups and social enterprises that deliver social action. The contract will be awarded to one Tenderer on an 18-month term at the fixed price envelope of PS60,000 as a pilot to allow the provider(s) to demonstrate the success of their delivery model and give the Council the assurance and flexibility to adjust the model as the sector develops beyond Covid-recovery. Tenderers should note that the Council is running a concurrent open tender procedure for provision of Support Services - VCS - Training, Support and Development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3baf1db6-74b4-402e-a1bf-c26c34cd2e51 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORSET |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALACRIFY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3baf1db6-74b4-402e-a1bf-c26c34cd2e51
- 16 Nov 2021 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f8468c-ac63-4dc2-9c5e-1c29a8e52411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3baf1db6-74b4-402e-a1bf-c26c34cd2e51
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f8468c-ac63-4dc2-9c5e-1c29a8e52411
  16th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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