Published date: 2 May 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
B91 3QB
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
IT-208-18673-SOL - 18673
Published date
2 May 2024
Closing date
3 June 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 October 2024
Contract end date
30 September 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) values the positive contribution that the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sectors make within the borough. There are an estimated 3400 organisations of various sizes present within the borough and it is recognised that the services and activities delivered by the VCFSE sector are essential for communities to thrive. SMBC is committed to investment in the infrastructure that supports this sector. The current VCFSE Infrastructure Support contract will expire on 30 September 2024.
There is a growing focus on prevention, early help, and a recognition of the contribution of the VCFSE sector in this agenda. The Council's relationship with and understanding of the VCFSE sector has also significantly changed, which is most noticeable in the growth of the Communities Division. A review and redesign of VCFSE Infrastructure Support in Solihull was carried out in consultation with stakeholders including the VCFSE sector during 2023 to ensure going forward the support will better reflect the operating environment and acknowledge the impact of the COVID pandemic, increases in the cost of living and the war in Ukraine.
As part of the case for change the following areas were identified as needing more focus and improvement:
o VCFSE engagement and representation.
o Inequalities in the VCFSE sectors, particularly between the north locality and the rest of the borough.
o Assurance and confidence in the capability and capacity of VCFSE organisations. This includes safeguarding.
o Engagement with public sector procurement and commissioning
This service is being procured in accordance with the Regulation 74 - 77 under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Providers will be expected to provide a response to a social value question; this will be assessed as part of the tender evaluation.
The deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 on Monday 3 June 2024. The window for queries will close at 5pm on Monday 20 May 2024.
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Additional text
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Dear Tender Manager,
Contract Ref: SOL - 18673
Please note that Solihull Council (SMBC) has a new Contract opportunity.
For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to SMBC's e-Procurement web portal;
http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/
You will be required to register your organisation (if not already done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity.
Thank you
Karen Perry
Corporate Procurement Service
Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Karen Perry
Address
Manor Square
Solihull
Solihull
B91 3QB
United Kingdom
Telephone
0121 704 6089
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Closing: 3 June 2024, 12pm
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