Published date: 15 February 2021

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.


Closing: 22 March 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

  • Community action programme - 85322000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£561,690

Procurement reference

BUCKSH001-DN524707-45571090

Published date

15 February 2021

Closing date

22 March 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 August 2021

Contract end date

31 July 2024

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

Buckinghamshire Council wishes to commission a Buckinghamshire wide voluntary, community and social enterprise sector support service. This Service will provide Infrastructure (capacity building) support to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations/groups based in Buckinghamshire and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire residents
The overall service outcome is that the VCSE sector has access to relevant information, tools and advice and is increasing its role in delivering services, influencing policy, shaping communities and contributing to an improved quality of life for Buckinghamshire residents
The service will provide comprehensive support focussed on two key elements

Priority One- Develop capacity, resilience and capability across the VCSE sector
Description: Effective advice and information, guidance materials, tools and learning resources are developed which build the capability, capacity and resilience of the VCSE and support VCSE organisations and groups to understand and deliver against key Council priorities
Outcome: Increased capacity and sustainability for the VCSE Sector.
Priority two: Strategic Support -VCSE organisations are supported to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Council
Description: Effective facilitation of activities, improved information and communication to enable the voice of the sector, local groups and their members to be communicated at a strategic and local level.
Outcome: Improved relationships and partnerships across VCSE organisations and groups resulting in a better-connected VCSE Sector

The contract start date is 1st August 2021. The contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years.
The budget for this service is capped at £187,230 per annum.
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Ann Spence

Address

Walton Street Offices
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
England

Telephone

+44 1296382934

Email

ann.spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/