Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees

Concepts

• social work
• huddersfield
• community and personal services
• community-based services
• community action programme

Location

Kirklees

Description

Tenders are invited by the Council from Providers with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for the provision of Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees (the "Services"). The council wishes to commission one provider who can provide support to all VCSE organisations in Kirklees, to increase VCSE capacity resilience and sustainability. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately £630,000 over the initial two (2) year contract period. The anticipated commencement date for the Contract(s) is 1st April 2024. The anticipated expiry date for the Contract(s) is 31st March 2026, with the option to extend for three (3) further twelve (12) month periods up to 31st March 2029 depending on success and available funding. Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the Specification - Appendix 1 and in the Conditions of Contract.

Total Quantity or Scope

Kirklees Council and partners value the contribution made by our local Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise Sector in the local economy (VCSE). Creating jobs, delivering services, and connecting people in neighbourhoods improving community cohesion and reducing social isolation and loneliness as well as improving general health and well-being. The recent experiences in the context of the pandemic have brought that into even sharper focus. The rise in volunteering along with the invaluable roles played by mutual aid groups and anchor organisations are evidence of the energy and capacity that exists. This procurement intends to provide support to all VCSE organisations in Kirklees, to increase VCSE capacity resilience and sustainability.

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.

Other Information

The contract will be awarded as a two-year contract with the possibility of three twelve-month extensions depending on available funding and success. Please see https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER for all tender documents