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title: "VCFSE Infrastructure Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# VCFSE Infrastructure Services

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc2a

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is undertaking a procurement process to enhance infrastructure support services for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Suffolk. The initiative, titled "VCFSE Infrastructure Services," falls within the civic betterment and community facility support services category. The process is currently at the award stage, with Community Action Suffolk as the active supplier. The contract, valued at up to £1,848,000 excluding VAT, spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with an option to extend for up to three years. The procurement method is an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the submission deadline on 10th March 2025 and the contract signing date of 17th November 2025. The procurement will primarily serve Suffolk County and adheres to English as the chosen language.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the support services industry, particularly those experienced in providing advisory, digital, and volunteer management services. Companies specialising in digital tools for fundraising, marketing, or AI integration can find growth prospects with this tender. Additionally, the focus on joint training, resource audits, and sector-wide evaluations creates avenues for businesses with expertise in collaborative learning and impact assessment. Organisations with capabilities in strategic planning and service delivery optimisation are especially suited to compete, fostering long-term partnerships with local government. The inclusion of enhanced probity checks highlights an emphasis on maintaining integrity throughout the procurement process.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is committed to supporting a thriving Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in the county to enable it to continue providing key services for the people of Suffolk. The Council intends to procure an infrastructure support service for the VCFSE sector starting on 1st October 2025. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The maximum total contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,848,000 excluding VAT. The submission deadline is 10th March 2025 at 12noon.Please note this procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council is committed to supporting a thriving Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in the county to enable it to continue providing key services for the people of Suffolk. The Council intends to procure an infrastructure support service for the VCFSE sector starting on 1st October 2025. The contract period will be for 3 years (1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028) with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The maximum total contract value (including the extension period) is PS1,848,000 excluding VAT. The service will cover:- Advice, support and training: Prioritising programmes addressing specific needs such as funding, business governance and safeguarding- Digital adoption: Supporting organisations with tools for fundraising, marketing and AI integration.- Volunteer management: Promotion and support through 'Volunteer Suffolk'.- Resource and funding: Sector-wide audits and alignment with health outcomes- Joint training and workshops: Collaborative learning opportunities between VCSFE and commissioners, with an emphasis on coproduction- Monitoring and evaluation: Support to improve the sector's impact and service delivery.- Annual State of the sector survey and reportThe submission deadline is 10th March 2025 at 12noon.Please note this procurement and the subsequent contract will fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083399-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,848,000 |
| Lots value | £1,848,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,848,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY ACTION SUFFOLK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083399-2025
- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003946-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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