--- title: "Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c7b7.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Wandsworth, in collaboration with the South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB), is seeking tenders for the provision of a "Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically "Provision of services to the community" (CPV code: 75200000). The contract, which aims to enhance the voluntary and community sector skills and sustainability, will run for three years starting from 1st July 2025, with a possible extension of up to two additional years. Key procurement dates include a Bidders Day scheduled for 3rd January 2025, with the tender submission deadline on 24th February 2025. The total contract value, including extension options, is £1,650,000, with a maximum annual value of £330,000. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in community services, strategic engagement, volunteer recruitment, and capacity building. Suitable candidates will be those organisations that have proven expertise in supporting and developing the voluntary sector, with capabilities in providing strategic leadership and professional engagement services. Participating in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint in the public sector, collaborate with local authorities, and contribute to the development of a resilient and well-connected community sector in Wandsworth. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend the virtual Bidders Day to gain comprehensive insights and clarifications about the tender process. ## Notice The London Borough of Wandsworth (Council) in partnership with the South West London Integrated Care (ICB) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service for the borough of Wandsworth. The outcomes and deliverables for this ambitious new service have been co-developed with the local Voluntary and Community Sector and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders. It will embed a collaborative sector-wide approach to creating a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector, and a borough that is fairer, more compassionate and sustainable. In summary the service will provide: * A professional engagement service which provides strategic leadership, representation, voice and advice for the voluntary and community sector to enable it to become more sustainable, effective and strategically engaged with the local priorities of the Council and its partners. * develop the voluntary and community sector skills base and sustainability and build trust and confidence in its capacity to deliver services and make a positive contribution to the borough. * build capacity in voluntary organisations to recruit and retain volunteers and appropriately match potential volunteers to volunteer involving organisations. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing from 1st July 2025 and subject to an extension option of up to a further two (2) years. The total contract value (including the extension options) is PS1,650,000. The maximum (ceiling price) contract value per annum is PS330,000. To access the tender documents, please register on the Atamis Portal using this link: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk Once registered, please follow this link to our open projects page and search for the VCS tender: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects PLEASE NOTE: The Council intends to host a Bidders Day as part of the procurement for this contract on Fri 3rd January 2025 from 9am to 10am. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The event will be an opportunity for prospective bidders to ask questions or seek clarification on the tender process or documents. Following the event all questions and answers will be shared with bidders through the Atamis Portal. If you are interested, please register your attendance by completing the registration form included in the Tender Pack by Thurs 2nd January 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The London Borough of Wandsworth (Council) in partnership with the South West London Integrated Care (ICB) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service for the borough of Wandsworth. The outcomes and deliverables for this ambitious new service have been co-developed with the local Voluntary and Community Sector and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders. It will embed a collaborative sector-wide approach to creating a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector, and a borough that is fairer, more compassionate and sustainable. In summary the service will provide: * A professional engagement service which provides strategic leadership, representation, voice and advice for the voluntary and community sector to enable it to become more sustainable, effective and strategically engaged with the local priorities of the Council and its partners. * develop the voluntary and community sector skills base and sustainability and build trust and confidence in its capacity to deliver services and make a positive contribution to the borough. * build capacity in voluntary organisations to recruit and retain volunteers and appropriately match potential volunteers to volunteer involving organisations. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing from 1st July 2025 and subject to an extension option of up to a further two (2) years. The total contract value (including the extension options) is PS1,650,000. The maximum (ceiling price) contract value per annum is PS330,000. To access the tender documents, please register on the Atamis Portal using this link: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk Once registered, please follow this link to our open projects page and search for the VCS tender: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects Options: Option to extend for 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040897-2024 | | 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 | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,650,000 | | Lots value | £1,650,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW18 2PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town | | Westminster constituency | Putney | | Delivery location | TLI34 Wandsworth | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 09:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040897-2024 - 12 Dec 2024 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040173-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk - https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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