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title: "Voluntary & Community Sector Development Partner"
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# Voluntary & Community Sector Development Partner

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e555ac05-4a30-430a-845c-7ee9a87d8f9c

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet Council has initiated a tender titled "Voluntary & Community Sector Development Partner," aimed at enhancing partnerships with the voluntary, community, and faith sectors in the London region. This procurement process falls under the open procedure, consistent with the light touch regime outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender period is open for submissions until 1st May 2018, and the contract is set to commence on the same day, lasting until 30th April 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £560,000, and it is categorised under health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on voluntary sector support, community engagement, and service administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its emphasis on fostering community resilience and local engagement. Companies with expertise in community development, volunteer brokerage, and service outreach will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their reach and contribute to the creation of a community-led borough.

## Notice

Barnet Council is committed to working in partnership with the voluntary, community and faith sector to build resilient communities. Resilient communities are where people work together to achieve the outcomes they want, empowering each other to galvanise community strengths, make best use of local knowledge and instil a sense of shared ownership and collective responsibility for their area. Through a VCS development partner Barnet aims to be a community-led borough, with the council allocating resource to ensure that there are effective mechanisms for community engagement, participation and leadership. The contract will consist of three lots: 1) Voluntary sector support and development 2) Volunteer brokerage service 3) Barnet Community Directory administration and outreach The tender will be carried out under the light touch regime under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. For tender documents and further information please register on www.barnetsourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5ac400-59c0-4159-97d0-0572164e725c |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N11 1NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Brunswick Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chipping Barnet |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5ac400-59c0-4159-97d0-0572164e725c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a5ac400-59c0-4159-97d0-0572164e725c
  30th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR154347
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

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