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title: "Supporting Volunteering Service"
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# Supporting Volunteering Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6bf9852-0ccd-4e63-b733-3df436b4f4a3

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hounslow is currently seeking proposals for a Supporting Volunteering Service aimed at enhancing the capacity of voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the borough. This tender, categorised under health and social work services, carries a value of £200,000 and is being procured through an open procedure. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 7th November 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2024. Interested bidders should note that the service will encompass various aspects of volunteer support and recruitment tailored to meet community needs across London.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in volunteer management, community engagement, and social services to expand their operations within the London area. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those within the VCSE sector would be well-positioned to compete, as the focus is on commissioning services that can effectively connect skilled volunteers with local opportunities. By participating in this procurement process, organisations can contribute to enhancing community support while developing sustainable business practices.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hounslow wishes to commission a Supporting Volunteering service which will - Build capacity within VCSE organisations to recruit, retain and support volunteers - Support VCSE and public sector organisations to develop good quality volunteer opportunities - Provide support for those who live, work or study in the borough to engage in volunteering and social action, at the level they need - Provide a supportive brokerage service which will effectively match potential volunteers to roles. - Support groups to find volunteers with the right skills to meet their needs (e.g. specialist skills, trustees). Please refer to the specification in the tender document for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098bb1cd-cf59-428a-b833-86d43024891c |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 HOUNSLOW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW3 3EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Hounslow |
| Electoral ward | Hounslow West |
| Westminster constituency | Feltham and Heston |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098bb1cd-cf59-428a-b833-86d43024891c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098bb1cd-cf59-428a-b833-86d43024891c
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/

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