---
title: "Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036abe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-02"
---

# Provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036abe

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector. The procurement falls within the services category and involves improving the capacity of the local VCFSE sector. The decision date for the contract award was highlighted, contingent on successful grant fund allocation by mid-October 2022.

This public tender issued by Blackpool Council presents an opportunity for organisations specialising in providing infrastructure support in the VCFSE sector. Businesses interested in community-focused services can compete in this open procedure. The tender aims to enhance local community support and align with the UK government's Levelling Up agenda, providing a chance for businesses to contribute positively to the community's welfare.

## Notice

Blackpool Council have appointed an organisation to provide Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) is a central pillar of the UK government's ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. The Shared Prosperity Fund provides new funding for local investment by March 2025. It has been determined that there is a need to increase the capacity of the local VCFSE sector to deliver support to the wider community, therefore Blackpool Council have appointed an organisation to provide Infrastructure Support in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) the provision of which is the subject of this tender opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006229-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL CITIZENS ADVICE; SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS; VOLUNTEER CENTRE BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 18:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006229-2023
- 23 Sep 2022 at 13:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026707-2022
- 22 Sep 2022 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026620-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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