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title: "VCSE Infrastructure Support - North East Lincolnshire"
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# VCSE Infrastructure Support - North East Lincolnshire

Buyer: NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b59f

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## Summary

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking to commission a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Infrastructure Support service in North East Lincolnshire. This procurement falls under the 'Health and social work services' category and follows an open procedure. The procurement process is in the active tender stage with submissions due by 19th December 2024. The contract, which has a total value of £500,000, is for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. The service location is North East Lincolnshire, and the aim is to maximise the positive impact of Devolution and government investment by supporting job growth and enhancing the quality of life for local residents.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in social services and experience in supporting voluntary sectors. The contracted Lead Provider will need to showcase capabilities in delivering a coordinated, sector-focused VCSE infrastructure support with positive community impact. Businesses capable of fostering partnerships and enhancing collaborative efforts within the VCSE sector will be well-positioned for success. Organisations skilled in accessing funding sources, facilitating sector engagement, improving collaboration across various social spheres, and supporting organisational growth, especially among diverse community groups, will find this contract beneficial for growth and influence in North East Lincolnshire.

## Notice

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (hereafter the Contracting Authority) is seeking to commission a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Infrastructure Support (North East Lincolnshire) through an Open procurement process. The preferred Bidder will be required to demonstrate they are able to provide a coordinated, coherent and sector-focussed VCSE infrastructure support which has a demonstrable positive impact on maintaining a thriving voluntary community sector (VCS) in North East Lincolnshire. The Provider will collaborate closely with partners across North East Lincolnshire to ensure local organisations benefit from new developments and opportunities in the Borough. By working together, they will help maximise the positive impact of Devolution and the substantial government investment, with a focus on supporting job growth and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of North East Lincolnshire. The service will be required to: * Support to the VCSE organisations and groups to access sources of funding, including social investment. * Enable a voice and influence within the sector through facilitating and developing engagement and communication channels. This includes the promotion and awareness raising of the sector with relevant stakeholders. * Facilitate improved collaboration across the VCS and support for the enhanced role of the VCS within respective place partnerships (economic, social, health, environment and cultural). * Support the establishment of new, and the capacity of existing, VCSE organisations, to flourish in North East Lincolnshire, including those which reflect diversity within our communities. The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a single Lead Provider contract for the provision of the service. The service model will include a single provider who will act as the contract holder with the Contracting Authority. It is anticipated that the Lead Provider may deliver the entirety of the service specification or may choose to sub-contract elements that it cannot deliver. The Lead Provider will be responsible for the performance of any such sub-contractor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (hereafter the Contracting Authority) is seeking to commission a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Infrastructure Support (North East Lincolnshire) through an Open procurement process. The preferred Bidder will be required to demonstrate they are able to provide a coordinated, coherent and sector-focussed VCSE infrastructure support which has a demonstrable positive impact on maintaining a thriving voluntary community sector (VCS) in North East Lincolnshire. The Provider will collaborate closely with partners across North East Lincolnshire to ensure local organisations benefit from new developments and opportunities in the Borough. By working together, they will help maximise the positive impact of Devolution and the substantial government investment, with a focus on supporting job growth and enhancing the quality of life for the residents of North East Lincolnshire. The service will be required to: * Support to the VCSE organisations and groups to access sources of funding, including social investment. * Enable a voice and influence within the sector through facilitating and developing engagement and communication channels. This includes the promotion and awareness raising of the sector with relevant stakeholders. * Facilitate improved collaboration across the VCS and support for the enhanced role of the VCS within respective place partnerships (economic, social, health, environment and cultural). * Support the establishment of new, and the capacity of existing, VCSE organisations, to flourish in North East Lincolnshire, including those which reflect diversity within our communities. The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a single Lead Provider contract for the provision of the service. The service model will include a single provider who will act as the contract holder with the Contracting Authority. It is anticipated that the Lead Provider may deliver the entirety of the service specification or may choose to sub-contract elements that it cannot deliver. The Lead Provider will be responsible for the performance of any such sub-contractor.

Options: Contract period is 36 months with the option to extend by 24 months. The estimated value (II.2.6) value excluding VAT - is based on a total period of 60 months, should the option to extend be exercised.

Renewal: Contract period is 36 months with the option to extend by 24 months. The estimated value (II.2.6) value excluding VAT - is based on a total period of 60 months, should the option to extend be exercised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007442-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS HUMBER & NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Locality | EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU10 6DT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Willerby and Kirk Ella |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007442-2025
- 11 Nov 2024 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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