---
title: "Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) General Support Service in West Berkshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-16"
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# Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) General Support Service in West Berkshire

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0a

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## Summary

The West Berkshire District Council is seeking a service provider for the "Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) General Support Service in West Berkshire". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting "Other community, social and personal services", with a total contract value of £295,000. The current stage of procurement is active, with tenders needed to be submitted by 12:00 PM on 15 December 2021. The anticipated contract period is for 1800 days, with options for renewal for an additional two years. The location for service delivery includes the West Berkshire area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on community engagement and support services, particularly those with expertise in funding strategies, organisational development, and advocacy. Companies in sectors such as social services, membership organisations, and civic improvement services would find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging with the West Berkshire District Council could enhance a business's visibility and establish a partnership focused on developing local community initiatives.

## Notice

The service will support and further develop a thriving voluntary and community sector for West Berkshire. This will include providing support with: * Funding and fundraising* Business management* Organisational development (training, mentoring and skills development)* Sector communications* Advocacy* Creating and developing sector networksThe service provider will be expected to work in partnership with West Berkshire Council to ensure successful delivery of this service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will support and further develop a thriving voluntary and community sector for West Berkshire. This will include providing support with: * Funding and fundraising* Business management* Organisational development (training, mentoring and skills development)* Sector communications* Advocacy* Creating and developing sector networks

Renewal: Initial three year term - with provision to extend by further two year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031410-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031410-2021
- 15 Dec 2021 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028489-2021
- 15 Dec 2021 at 14:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031258-2021
- 20 Oct 2021 at 13:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026269-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westberks.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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