Published date: 15 February 2019

Last edited date: 15 February 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: 26 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Guidance services - 85312310

  • Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions - 85312400

Location of contract

SO14 7LY

Value of contract

£1,000,000 to £1,800,000

Procurement reference

EC09/01/2775

Published date

15 February 2019

Closing date

26 April 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

To procure a Community Solutions service that will promote sustainability, growth and greater uptake of activity in the Community and Voluntary Sector in the city of Southampton. A service to support people to live well and independently in the community, promotes self-help and a culture where people help others in their community.

More information

Links

Additional text

All documents are available under attached link. Southampton City Council, Integrated Commissioning Unit are commissioning a Community Solutions Service to support people to live well and independently in the community, which promotes self-help and a culture where people help others in their community.

Following the publication of the tender documentation, an information event about the proposed service will be held on the:

20th February 2019 from 4pm - 5.30 pm
At
Civic Centre
Committee Rooms 1 and 2
Civic Centre Rd
Southampton SO14 7LY

The purpose of the event is to explain the structure of the proposed services design and explain the procurement process. There will be an opportunity for potential providers to ask some questions and the procurement representative will explain the tender portal and the clarification process within this.
There are a maximum of 2 places available per organisation. If you wish to attend this event please email joanne.hughes@southampton.gov.uk to reserve a place.

About the buyer

Contact name

Susan Nash

Address

Civic Centre, Southampton
Southampton
SO14 7LY
England

Email

susan.nash@southampton.gov.uk