--- title: "Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding 2024 - 2027" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-17" --- # Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding 2024 - 2027 Buyer: LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4c1f68a-a9c6-46f7-899c-7d04a6dd9420.json) ## Summary The Lichfield District Council has initiated a tender process for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Funding for the years 2024-2027. This opportunity aims to fund projects that align with the council's strategic outcomes. The total funding available is £163,000 per year for a total of three years. The deadline for stage 1 applications is 10th November 2023 at 17:00. The procurement method is a Grant Application, and the tender period ends on 10th November 2023. The location of the procurement is in Lichfield, England, and the industry category is services. This tender by the Lichfield District Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to secure funding for innovative projects. Businesses interested in providing services to the community are well-suited to compete in this tender. The minimum award per organisation is £1,000 per year, with no set indicative value against each outcome. Companies are encouraged to collaborate with the council and other partners to deliver impactful solutions. ## Notice Lichfield District Council want to fund projects/activities that will impact our 4 strategic plan outcomes, and address where our Voluntary and Community Sector Fund can make a difference and meet the needs of target groups. We would particularly welcome new or innovative approaches and organisations working together with Lichfield District Council and other partners, to combine skills and expertise. The total amount of funding available is PS163,000 per year over a total of 3 years 2024-2027, a total value of PS489,000. We want to award funding across all areas, with no indicative value set against each outcome. The minimum award per organisation will be PS1,000 per year and we are unlikely to award an organisation more than PS50,000 per year. The Prospectus including the application forms and guidance notes will be made available online on Wednesday 18th October 2023: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/community/can-i-fund-community-project/5 The deadline for stage 1 applications is Friday 10th November 2023 at 17:00. Applicants are invited to join an informal breakfast briefing session on: Friday 3rd November at 10 am, via Teams. The purpose of this session is for the Council to provide details on the prospectus and application process followed by a brief Q&A session. To register for this session, please contact PolicyandStrategy@lichfielddc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54647a58-3a60-4cbb-ab02-be2c2cc07768 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Grant Application | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS13 6YX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Stowe | | Westminster constituency | Lichfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 17 Oct 2023 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54647a58-3a60-4cbb-ab02-be2c2cc07768 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54647a58-3a60-4cbb-ab02-be2c2cc07768 17th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/community/can-i-fund-community-project/5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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