Published date: 30 August 2019

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: 4 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising material - 22462000

  • Administration services - 75100000

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

    • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

TFL001-DN430201-62332816

Published date

30 August 2019

Closing date

4 October 2019

Contract start date

29 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2022

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

MOPAC is responsible for delivering the Mayor of London's Police and Crime plan. More details of the work ofMOPAC can be found at: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-d0/mayor's-office-policing-and-crime-mopac.
Following an increase in demand and cuts in central government funding, it has been necessary for the Mayorto reconsider what needs to be done by City Hall to tackle VAWG and ensure appropriate support is available tovictims and survivors and in February 2019 The Mayor announced his Mayor's VAWG Fund (MVF) an additional£15 million investment which has been divided into four funding tranches, committed to address the increase indemand for VAWG services across London.
This procurement strategy relates to the Grants Fund Manager aspect and is the third Tranche of the MVF.
MOPAC intends to establish a grants fund which seeks to strengthen and support grassroots organisationsproviding services for victims and survivors of VAWG in London. It is anticipated that the fund managementarrangements will run across a 36-month period.
Developing grass roots-based provision, will be delivered through a fund management arrangement. The fundmanager will develop and support the growth and networking of community-based organisations responding toVAWG in London, as well as awarding grants to relevant VAWG specialist organisations. The Grant Managerwill develop the prospectus and evaluation strategy for the grant bidding process as well as delivering thegrants.
Mayor's VAWG Strategy:
https://www.london.gov.uk/mopac-publications/mayors-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy-2018-2021

About the buyer

Contact name

Larna Smith

Address

City Hall
The Queen's Walk
LONDON
SE1 2AA
England

Email

Larna.Smith@mopac.london.gov.uk

Website

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/about-mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/current-mopac-bidding-opportunities