--- title: "Brent Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support (ASC-2021-002)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT" published: "2021-03-30" --- # Brent Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support (ASC-2021-002) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a0e1.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Brent is planning to recommission its local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract, titled "Brent Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support," which is classified under "Other community, social and personal services." The estimated value of the contract is £647,809, and it is set to commence on 1st October 2021. Interested providers must attend an online engagement session on 8th April 2021 and express their interest by 5 p.m. on 5th April 2021. This tender is currently at the planning stage, and the contract is expected to last three years, with an option to extend for a further two years. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in capacity building, grant application support, and services benefiting diverse community groups, particularly those focused on BAME-led organisations. With a strong emphasis on stakeholder outcomes and advocacy, businesses that demonstrate a proven track record in similar services in the Brent area will be well-suited to compete. This tender presents an excellent chance for growth for companies looking to engage with local authorities and support the community sector. ## Notice Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they seek to recommission their local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract. The aim of the contract is to support the local and voluntary and community sector through capacity building which will include supporting organisations with grant applications, organisational development, leading on large scale bids, training, lobbying and advocacy. The successful organisation will be able to demonstrate an expertise in supporting smaller BAME led and other diverse community groups and in addition, it is expected that it will act as a strong voice on behalf of the sector, building on existing structures. The duration of the contracts will be for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for two years on a one plus one basis. The total budget for the whole contract period will be up to PS PS647,809 The estimated commencement of the services will be 1st October 2021 The provider we are looking for must therefore be able to demonstrate that they have a track record of delivering services of a similar nature and can evidence that they are able to achieve the best possible outcomes for stakeholders delivering services in Brent, as well as residents ### Lot Information Lot 1 Interested providers are invited to attend an online provider engagement session to be held on Friday 8th April 2021. The event will give providers further information on the services and procurement process. We are also planning a range of capacity building activities. Providers interested in attending the online provider engagement session must book their place by expressing an interest and completing the template using the messaging system of the online portal no later than 5 p.m. on 5th April 2021. Providers are asked to limit the number of attendees to no more than 1 representative. Other capacity building events will be arranged in between late April and early May 2021 This PIN does not constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any procurement exercise and the Council reserves the right to change its approach. A separate notice will be published if a procurement exercise is undertaken. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006512-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £647,809 | | Lots value | £647,809 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | Delivery location | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2021 at 10:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006512-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.brent.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=10958331-9129-eb11-8105-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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