--- title: "Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-17" --- # Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c0d.json) ## Summary Westminster City Council is currently managing a tender process for the "Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development" services, classified under the category of other community, social, and personal services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 16th February 2022 at 12 noon for tender submissions, and 7th February 2022 for bidder clarification requests. The proposed contract period is three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, amounting to an estimated total value of £1.8 million over five years. The delivery location includes the City of Westminster, UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community and social services, particularly those capable of delivering community support and volunteer development initiatives. Companies that specialise in capacity building, community engagement, and volunteering services will be well-positioned to compete for the two lots available: Lot 1 for Core Infrastructure Support and Lot 2 for Volunteer Outreach Development. Entrants are encouraged to consider their experience in fostering community connections and developing volunteer programmes that meet local needs, aligning with Westminster City Council's goals to enhance community involvement. ## Notice Westminster City Council is looking to retender the Core Infrastructure Support for the Voluntary, Community Sector and Volunteer Outreach Development Services. The service requirements will be re-procured through a block contract which will be split across two Lots: - Lot 1: Core Infrastructure Support for the Voluntary, Community Sector - Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development The proposed contract period for both will be for a term of three (3) years with the option for the Contracting Authority to extend for a further two (2) years for a contract period of up to five (5) years. The estimated contract value for service is estimated to be PS360,000 per annum across both service Lots. CapitalEsouring references for the tender opportunity are as follows: RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15419 - Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2. RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15420 - Lot 1: Voluntary, Community Sector Core Infrastructure Support RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15421 - Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development ### Lot Information Core Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community Sector Westminster City Council are looking to re-procure it's Core Infrastructure Support for the local Voluntary, Community Sector in Westminster. Core infrastructure support builds capacity and systemic change, collaboration, facilitates and delivers learning prospects and creates opportunities to share ideas and resources to promote innovation and good practice. Our local networks and forums work towards fostering community connections in a positive consortium space. To access the specification; qualification envelope and technical and commercial information for this LOT please see the references below: capitalEsourcing reference is as follows: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all Bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15420_Lot 1: Voluntary, Community Sector Core Infrastructure Support Additional information: capitalEsourcing reference: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15420_Lot 1:Voluntary, Community Sector Core Infrastructure Support Options: Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more lots. Voluntary Outreach Development Westminster City Council are looking to re-procure it's Voluntary Outreach Development Service. The Service provides dedicated volunteering opportunity development support for local VCS organisations to ensure they create volunteering opportunities which meet community needs and contribute to the delivery of Westminster City Council's core City for All commitment to increase the number of people who volunteer in the Westminster local area. To access the specification; qualification envelope and technical and commercial information for this LOT please see the references below: Capital e-sourcing reference: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15421_Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development Additional information: capitalEsourcing reference: RFQ/ITT: itt_WCC_15419_Mandatory for all bidders: Qualification envelope for Lot 1 and Lot 2 RFQ/ITT:itt_WCC_15421_Lot 2: Volunteer Outreach Development ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001396-2022 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001396-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.capitalesourcing.com - http://www.westminster.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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