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title: "VCSE Support & Improvement Programme"
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buyer: "BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# VCSE Support & Improvement Programme

Buyer: BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec1207db-79f9-432e-9e10-a1110ad7caa2

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking proposals for the "VCSE Support & Improvement Programme," aimed at delivering and administering support services in the Bradford and District area. This tender falls under the services industry category and is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 15th November 2021. The procurement will be conducted using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £3,835,000. The successful contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2025, offering significant engagement for organisations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within the public sector, particularly those specialising in support services for community development and improvement programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the VCSE sector are particularly well-suited to compete, as the tender encourages participation from these entities. Interested businesses should leverage their expertise in social services and community engagement to effectively address the needs outlined in the tender.

## Notice

City of Bradford MDC Department of Place, acting on behalf of the Joint Commissioners wishes to inform organisations of its plans for publishing a tender to appoint an agent to deliver and administer a VCSE Support and Improvement Programme for Bradford and District. The joint commissioners for this programme are City of Bradford MDC (Department of Health & Wellbeing, Neighbourhoods and Children's services division) and Bradford NHS commissioners (currently the Joint Committee of CCGs, soon to become the ICS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafc47c-b348-4bae-ae3f-2d25e241019d |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,835,000 |
| 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 | BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafc47c-b348-4bae-ae3f-2d25e241019d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcafc47c-b348-4bae-ae3f-2d25e241019d
  14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc

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