Published date: 8 December 2022

This notice was replaced on 2 May 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 2 May 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£760,000

Procurement reference

LBBRENT001-DN510578-37305874

Published date

8 December 2022

Closing date

20 January 2023

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

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

Brent Council has an exciting opportunity as they seek to recommission their local Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure contract.

The aim of the contract is to support the local and voluntary and community sector through capacity building which will include supporting organisations with grant applications, organisational development, leading on large scale bids, training, lobbying and advocacy.

The successful organisation will be able to demonstrate an expertise in supporting smaller BAME led and other diverse community groups and in addition, it is expected that it will act as a strong voice on behalf of the sector, building on existing structures.

The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for two years on a one plus one basis.

The annual budget will be up to £190,000.00.

The estimated commencement of the services will be 1st April 2023.

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Bhavin Mistry

Address

Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2089373615

Email

corporate.procurement@brent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.brent.gov.uk/