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title: "Provision of Sector Support to the Rutland Voluntary and Community Sector"
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# Provision of Sector Support to the Rutland Voluntary and Community Sector

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa98c942-a105-4048-a2c2-f607b046ecfd

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## Summary

Rutland County Council is seeking to procure a sector support service for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Rutland. This initiative aims to provide structural support to local VCS organisations, enhancing their stability and sustainability. The tender, classified under the "Provision of services to the community" category (CPV code 75200000), has a contract value of £40,000. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 21st February 2025. The contract period will run from 1st April 2025 to 30th April 2026, covering the entire region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in policy development, personnel management, and governance within the community sector. Smaller community organisations and groups, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, stand to benefit from participating, as the initiative is designed to enhance their operational capabilities and access to funding. Given the open procedure procurement method, various businesses can compete for this contract and contribute to a robust and self-sustaining support system for Rutland’s VCS.

## Notice

Rutland County Council is looking to procure a sector support service for Rutland's Voluntary and Community Sector. An effective sector support mechanism will enable all organisations to become more stable and sustainable, whatever their level of development or experience. A robust and self-generating support offer will help VCS organisations to deliver local support services effectively and to bring additional funding into the county. Informal mutual support networks also have the potential to develop and grow, particularly following increased activity during the Pandemic. Rutland County Council wishes to work collaboratively to design and develop a responsive, flexible countywide VCS Sector Support service. The sector support service will provide structural support, especially for smaller community organisations & groups, including, but not limited to policy development, personnel & team issues, funding opportunities, governance, and best practice. Additional information: Date amended to 21st of February 2025 for submission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34b1143-2d45-48db-ac2f-b73b106513a4 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34b1143-2d45-48db-ac2f-b73b106513a4
- 28 Jan 2025 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03864685-99e6-4639-a98e-65ffffad9a3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d34b1143-2d45-48db-ac2f-b73b106513a4
  28th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03864685-99e6-4639-a98e-65ffffad9a3d
  28th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Please register interest and access tender documents on the above website under the organisation of Welland Procurement, reference DN760971

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