--- title: "Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-19" --- # Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7.json) ## Summary The Rochdale Borough Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale." This procurement falls within the community services sector and is located in the North West of England. The tender process is currently at the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19th October 2018. The successful contract, amounting to £618,750, will commence on 1st January 2019 and will run until 31st March 2021, with the possibility of a two-year extension subject to funding availability. The procurement method adopted for this process is the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that have a strong background in delivering community services. Businesses well-equipped to compete should possess innovative approaches and extensive knowledge of the voluntary sector, particularly within the Rochdale area. By securing this contract, successful bidders can play a pivotal role in enhancing community resilience and promoting diverse, sustainable infrastructure, making a lasting impact on the local population's social, economic, and environmental well-being. ## Notice The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is made up of a diverse range of not for profit organisations, whichaim to support public action in a variety of ways. VCS organisations vary in size, and can be anything fromresidents associations to large charities. The Integrated Commissioning Directorate (ICD) hosted between Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) and HMRCCG recognise that the delivery of the best health and social care outcomes for our population will be supportedby strengthening community resilience and building on the rich legacy of cooperation within the borough. ICDvalues the important role that the VCS already plays in supporting health and wellbeing across Rochdaleand recognises the need to enhance that role through the provision of a robust and sustainable infrastructureservice. The core aim of this service is to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of people living inthe borough of Rochdale by DEVELOPING, CONNECTING and INSPIRING our VCS, strengthening resilienceand diversity and encouraging a SUSTAINABLE and robust sector. Rochdale's VCS is as diverse as its population; it includes a vast array of organisations, with individuals fromall faiths, backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities. The service provider is required to ensure equal representationof all the organisations it supports, acting as a 'Voice for the Sector' and representing it at a strategic level,ensuring that organisations receive the recognition for the added value they bring. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and pro-active organisation with an extensive knowledge of thethird and voluntary sector both generally and in Rochdale, with a specific focus on infrastructure support andproven track record of delivery. There is a key emphasis placed upon this service to empower the sector ratherthan delivering services directly to residents themselves. The importance of impartiality of the service is alsoemphasised throughout this specification along with developing a robust, financially sustainable model for theservice moving forward. Contract period: 1st January 2019 to 31st March 2021 With the option to extend up to a further 2 years, to 31st March 2023 (subject to continued available funding) To access and download the tender documents please register on the CHEST portal at www.the-chest.org.uk The tender documents can be found in the Current Opportunities section for Rochdale Council. Reference Number is DN364631 Tenders are to be returned by uploading onto the CHEST The contract is scheduled to start on 1st Jan 19 Tender being undertaken under the Light Touch Regime ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b45fb79-dc4b-496c-b1fd-fe1a4872efb6 | | 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 | 19 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £618,750 | | 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 | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 19 Sep 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b45fb79-dc4b-496c-b1fd-fe1a4872efb6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b45fb79-dc4b-496c-b1fd-fe1a4872efb6 19th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37486a4e-18bc-e811-80ee-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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