--- title: "Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-15" --- # Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d087ad4e-6641-479f-8eb6-12785be0a9b4.json) ## Summary The Buckinghamshire Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a support service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, with a total budget of £187,230 per annum. This open procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 15th February 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021, lasting for three years with a potential two-year extension. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity and sustainability of VCSE organisations across Buckinghamshire, located within the South East region of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in community services, capacity building, and organisational support aimed at the VCSE sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to provide essential infrastructure support, facilitate communication, and improve resilience within the sector. Competitors should have a strong understanding of local community needs and be prepared to foster partnerships that align with the strategic priorities of Buckinghamshire Council. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council wishes to commission a Buckinghamshire wide voluntary, community and social enterprise sector support service. This Service will provide Infrastructure (capacity building) support to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations/groups based in Buckinghamshire and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire residents The overall service outcome is that the VCSE sector has access to relevant information, tools and advice and is increasing its role in delivering services, influencing policy, shaping communities and contributing to an improved quality of life for Buckinghamshire residents The service will provide comprehensive support focussed on two key elements Priority One- Develop capacity, resilience and capability across the VCSE sector Description: Effective advice and information, guidance materials, tools and learning resources are developed which build the capability, capacity and resilience of the VCSE and support VCSE organisations and groups to understand and deliver against key Council priorities Outcome: Increased capacity and sustainability for the VCSE Sector. Priority two: Strategic Support -VCSE organisations are supported to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Council Description: Effective facilitation of activities, improved information and communication to enable the voice of the sector, local groups and their members to be communicated at a strategic and local level. Outcome: Improved relationships and partnerships across VCSE organisations and groups resulting in a better-connected VCSE Sector The contract start date is 1st August 2021. The contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years. The budget for this service is capped at PS187,230 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c4db06e-5720-4730-bdbc-3be1dd5845ce | | 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 | 15 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £561,690 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85322000 - Community action programme - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c4db06e-5720-4730-bdbc-3be1dd5845ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c4db06e-5720-4730-bdbc-3be1dd5845ce 15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=859957ce-9b6f-eb11-8108-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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