Voluntary and Community Sector - Infrastructure and Capacity Building Service

Published date: 12 December 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Provision of services to the community - 75200000

Location of contract

SW18 2PU

Value of contract

£1,650,000

Procurement reference

CF-0007800D8d00000AYTLTEA5

Published date

12 December 2024

Closing date

24 February 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2025

Contract end date

30 June 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The London Borough of Wandsworth (Council) in partnership with the South West London Integrated Care (ICB) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified organisations for the delivery of a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Infrastructure, Capacity Building and Volunteering Support Service for the borough of Wandsworth. The outcomes and deliverables for this ambitious new service have been co-developed with the local Voluntary and Community Sector and other statutory and non-statutory stakeholders. It will embed a collaborative sector-wide approach to creating a thriving, resilient and connected voluntary and community sector, and a borough that is fairer, more compassionate and sustainable. In summary the service will provide: • A professional engagement service which provides strategic leadership, representation, voice and advice for the voluntary and community sector to enable it to become more sustainable, effective and strategically engaged with the local priorities of the Council and its partners.
• develop the voluntary and community sector skills base and sustainability and build trust and confidence in its capacity to deliver services and make a positive contribution to the borough.
• build capacity in voluntary organisations to recruit and retain volunteers and appropriately match potential volunteers to volunteer involving organisations.
The contract will be for a period of three (3) years commencing from 1st July 2025 and subject to an extension option of up to a further two (2) years. The total contract value (including the extension options) is £1,650,000. The maximum (ceiling price) contract value per annum is £330,000. To access the tender documents, please register on the Atamis Portal using this link: https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
Once registered, please follow this link to our open projects page and search for the VCS tender: https://lb-wandsworth.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects

PLEASE NOTE: The Council intends to host a Bidders Day as part of the procurement for this contract on Fri 3rd January 2025 from 9am to 10am. The event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. The event will be an opportunity for prospective bidders to ask questions or seek clarification on the tender process or documents. Following the event all questions and answers will be shared with bidders through the Atamis Portal. If you are interested, please register your attendance by completing the registration form included in the Tender Pack by Thurs 2nd January 2025.

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Central Procurement Team

Address

Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
SW18 2PU
GB

Telephone

+442088716000

Email

procurement@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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