Published date: 19 September 2018
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Provision of services to the community - 75200000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£618,750
Procurement reference
ROCH001-DN364631-74935726
Published date
19 September 2018
Closing date
19 October 2018
Contract start date
1 January 2019
Contract end date
31 March 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is made up of a diverse range of not for profit organisations, whichaim to support public action in a variety of ways. VCS organisations vary in size, and can be anything fromresidents associations to large charities.
The Integrated Commissioning Directorate (ICD) hosted between Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) and HMRCCG recognise that the delivery of the best health and social care outcomes for our population will be supportedby strengthening community resilience and building on the rich legacy of cooperation within the borough. ICDvalues the important role that the VCS already plays in supporting health and wellbeing across Rochdaleand recognises the need to enhance that role through the provision of a robust and sustainable infrastructureservice.
The core aim of this service is to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of people living inthe borough of Rochdale by DEVELOPING, CONNECTING and INSPIRING our VCS, strengthening resilienceand diversity and encouraging a SUSTAINABLE and robust sector.
Rochdale's VCS is as diverse as its population; it includes a vast array of organisations, with individuals fromall faiths, backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities. The service provider is required to ensure equal representationof all the organisations it supports, acting as a 'Voice for the Sector' and representing it at a strategic level,ensuring that organisations receive the recognition for the added value they bring.
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and pro-active organisation with an extensive knowledge of thethird and voluntary sector both generally and in Rochdale, with a specific focus on infrastructure support andproven track record of delivery. There is a key emphasis placed upon this service to empower the sector ratherthan delivering services directly to residents themselves. The importance of impartiality of the service is alsoemphasised throughout this specification along with developing a robust, financially sustainable model for theservice moving forward. Contract period: 1st January 2019 to 31st March 2021
With the option to extend up to a further 2 years, to 31st March 2023 (subject to continued available funding)
To access and download the tender documents please register on the CHEST portal at
www.the-chest.org.uk
The tender documents can be found in the Current Opportunities section for Rochdale Council. Reference Number is DN364631
Tenders are to be returned by uploading onto the CHEST
The contract is scheduled to start on 1st Jan 19
Tender being undertaken under the Light Touch Regime
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About the buyer
Contact name
Peter Walpole
Address
Trafford Town Hall
Talbot Road
Stretford
M32 0TH
England
Telephone
+44 7875635549
peter.walpole@star-procurement.gov.uk
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