Published date: 23 October 2015

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: 17 December 2015

Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£361,000

Procurement reference

00003356

Published date

23 October 2015

Closing date

17 December 2015

Contract start date

1 April 2016

Contract end date

31 March 2018

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

Lot 1 - Youth Service and Third Sector support and development services in Warwickshire

WCC is looking for a Provider (or group of Providers through a Lead Provider) to deliver this Service through a single contract. If the Service is delivered by more than one Provider, the Providers will work together to minimise duplication and ensure a cost effective delivery model.

The Service will deliver within Warwickshire a range of functions that increase the prominence and skills base of the Third Sector and increase levels of volunteering in the delivery of traditionally Public Sector services. The Service will empower the Third Sector to thrive by modelling and encouraging new ways of working and innovative practices, as well as building on existing skills. The Service will help move the Third Sector towards greater sustainability, and support the building of capacity within communities to become more resilient. The Service will work collaboratively to develop an approach to measuring and increasing the impact and social value of the Third Sector. The Service will support the Third Sector to influence Public Sector policy making and
the shaping of local service delivery.

Lot 2 - Advice Services within Warwickshire

WCC is looking for a Provider (or group of Providers through a Lead Provider) to deliver this Service through
a single contract. If the Service is delivered by more than one Provider, the Providers will work together to minimise duplication and ensure a cost effective delivery model.

The Service will deliver within Warwickshire a range of free, confidential, independent and impartial advices services with a particular focus on financial inclusion. The Service will seek to minimise the likelihood and
impact of financial exclusion within Warwickshire. This will be done through the provision of advice, support and services at the point of need in a coordinated and collaborative manner. The Service will help users to understand complex information and support with the completion of forms where needed.

The Service will work closely with appropriate agencies to make and accept referrals so that the independence of vulnerable Service users is supported and protected. All service users are referred on to specialist or other support services so that they experience joined-up help
with tackling issues. The Service will guide citizens towards greater independence and financial capability by providing them with the
skills to manage their situations better, and so reducing their need to use the Service again. The Service will link with and operate active referral processes with services providing skills-building and employment support. The Service will influence Public Sector policy making, service re-design and service delivery.

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system www.CSW-JETS.co.uk for the administration of this procurement process.

More information

Additional text

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project in order to download tender documents and be able to correspond with us about this procurement.
Electronic ordering and/or invoicing and/or payment may be used.

About the buyer

Address

Warwickshire CC, PO Box 3, Shire Hall, Market Place
Warwick
CV34 4RH
England

Email

procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk

Website

www.csw-jets.co.uk