---
title: "Online Crowdfunding Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b56b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-23"
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# Online Crowdfunding Platform

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b56b

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is planning a tender for an "Online Crowdfunding Platform" in the goods category. The aim is to commission a platform that includes branded microsites, grant application processes, and grant management infrastructure for multiple funds. This Prior Information Notice seeks input from the market to shape and define services meeting the needs of the voluntary sector. The deadline for future notices is 1st July 2023.

This opportunity provides a chance for businesses offering online fundraising services to engage with Worcestershire County Council. Companies able to provide innovative crowdfunding solutions and demonstrate a track record of supporting community projects are well-suited to compete. Businesses that can offer tailored solutions for maximum community engagement and cost coverage through the main service contract would align best with the Council's requirements.

## Notice

At present Worcestershire County Council (WCC) commission an online crowdfunding platform to: * provide a branded online microsite, * additional sites for District councils or other partners as required * associated grant application processes; and * grant management infrastructure (for six individual funds) The Council are reviewing their strategic plans regarding the Crowdfunding project and want to hear the views of the market in determining how a new scheme could be delivered. This Prior Information Notice will help shape and define services so that they meet the need of the voluntary and community sector and the Council, and are provided in a way that best meets the outcomes required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Request for Information - Summary: Worcestershire County Council wish to seek the views of providers before we tender for the provision of a new Crowdfunding solution. 1. Please briefly describe the online fundraising services you currently provide. 2. Please offer an opinion of the model of delivery that you think best meets the Council's requirements. 3.Does your solution allow for multiple funds to be added throughout the contract 4. Please outline how your model, or proposed model of delivery would ensure maximum investment in communities and ensure costs are covered by the main service contract (i.e. not taken from donations) 5. From your experience, what level and type of support is required for projects and who delivers this support e.g. running online campaign, eligibility checking, quality checking applications, support to develop their project idea and application, support to pursue additional funding etc. 6. Where a project does not meet their target amount to be raised, would they still be able to access the funds that they have raised? Are there any contingencies for projects that do not meet their target? Additional information: Please include any other relevant information you have regarding the crowdfunding market or your organisations particular approach. If you think it would be helpful to partake in a further open discussion (to include other interested suppliers and stakeholders) to help shape any future approach, please indicate this on your return communication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008464-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48700000 - Software package utilities

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 12:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008464-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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