Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service

Concepts

• community-based services
• aylesbury
• vcse
• social enterprise sector support service
• buckinghamshire
• community action programme
• overall service outcome
• provision of the buckinghamshire voluntary
• sector organisations
• buckinghamshire council wishes

Location

Description

Buckinghamshire Council wishes to commission a Buckinghamshire wide voluntary, community and social enterprise sector support service. This Service will provide Infrastructure (capacity building) support to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector organisations/groups based in Buckinghamshire and operating for the benefit of Buckinghamshire residents The overall service outcome is that the VCSE sector has access to relevant information, tools and advice and is increasing its role in delivering services, influencing policy, shaping communities and contributing to an improved quality of life for Buckinghamshire residents The service will provide comprehensive support focussed on two key elements Priority One- Develop capacity, resilience and capability across the VCSE sector Description: Effective advice and information, guidance materials, tools and learning resources are developed which build the capability, capacity and resilience of the VCSE and support VCSE organisations and groups to understand and deliver against key Council priorities Outcome: Increased capacity and sustainability for the VCSE Sector. Priority two: Strategic Support -VCSE organisations are supported to contribute to the strategic priorities of the Council Description: Effective facilitation of activities, improved information and communication to enable the voice of the sector, local groups and their members to be communicated at a strategic and local level. Outcome: Improved relationships and partnerships across VCSE organisations and groups resulting in a better-connected VCSE Sector The contract start date is 1st August 2021. The contract term is three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years. The budget for this service is capped at £187,230 per annum. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) may apply to this contract.

CPV Codes

• 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
• 85322000 - Community action programme
• 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

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