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title: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL (NNC) PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES TO THE VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (VCSE) SECTOR"
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# NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL (NNC) PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES TO THE VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (VCSE) SECTOR

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496ec

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking to procure infrastructure services for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The contract has been awarded as of 12th December 2024 to multiple suppliers, including Groundwork Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire ACRE, SERVE, Support Northants, Voluntary Action (Oundle), and North Northamptonshire Social Enterprise Network (c/o safe kids walking ltd). The procurement falls under the "Health and social work services" category, specifically targeting the UKF25 region. The total contract value is estimated at £600,000 GBP and aims to support the Council's Community Strategy 2024 - 2027 through a Lead Provider Model. The contract period started on 1st December 2024 and will run until 30th November 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social enterprise and community services to collaborate and expand their services within North Northamptonshire. By leveraging a Lead Provider Model, the Council encourages partnerships where one organisation manages subcontracted services, creating opportunities for small to medium enterprises and local service providers to participate. Companies with expertise in health and social work services, as well as those experienced in collaborative project management, will be well-suited to compete and derive growth from this tender.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council") wishes to invite Tender Responses for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider, which could be through a Lead Provider Model, to deliver Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Infrastructure services across North Northamptonshire. A lead provider model is when one organisation holds the contract with commissioners for all services and then subcontracts to other providers. The provider must ensure that its programme supports North Northamptonshire Council in achieving the desired outcomes or targets, mindful of the Community Strategy 2024 - 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council") wishes to invite Tender Responses for the supply of services in respect of this requirement. The council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider, which could be through a Lead Provider Model, to deliver Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Infrastructure services across North Northamptonshire. A lead provider model is when one organisation holds the contract with commissioners for all services and then subcontracts to other providers. The provider must ensure that its programme supports North Northamptonshire Council in achieving the desired outcomes or targets, mindful of the Community Strategy 2024 - 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040044-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK NORTHAMPTONSHIRE; NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK (C/O SAFE KIDS WALKING; NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ACRE; SERVE; SUPPORT NORTHANTS; VOLUNTARY ACTION (OUNDLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040044-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027809-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home
- https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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