---
title: "Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d646"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d646

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is actively seeking an external partner for their "Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) Infrastructure Contract." This tender, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," aims to support and enhance the VCFS landscape within Oxfordshire. The tender process began on 24th January 2025, with electronic submissions due by 28th February 2025 at noon. The selected partner will help strengthen voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups, and community groups in Oxfordshire, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring transparent and fair competition for the contract valued over a multi-year span.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses with a proven track record in providing infrastructure support to the VCFS segment. Ideal candidates will be familiar with the VCFS environment in Oxfordshire, allowing them to leverage local knowledge and national best practices. Companies specializing in community support services, social enterprise development, and faith-based community initiatives are particularly well-suited to participate. Successful bidders will benefit from contributing to regional development while expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council requires an external partner with a track record in providing infrastructure support to voluntary sector organisations, social enterprises, faith groups and community groups. Knowledge of the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) landscape in Oxfordshire is desirable, to enable the organisation to build on what is already working well locally, and to learn from best practice on a national level as well. The partner should grow and support the VCFS in Oxfordshire, monitor the state of the sector, and evaluate the impact of infrastructure provision on the sector. The Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy of the Council from 2022-27 sets out goals in this space.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open competition for the Voluntary Sector within Oxfordshire County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002621-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002621-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=225b7707-73da-ef11-8133-005056b64545

## Provenance

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