Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
Contact
Mrs Ann Spence
Ann.Spence@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1296382934
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Tender for the Provision of the Buckinghamshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector support service
Reference number
DN524707
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85322000 - Community action programme
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Buckinghamshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £561,690
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
36
two.2.14) Additional information
Option to extend for a further two years
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
All criteria are stated in the procurement documents accessed via https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
All criteria are stated in the procurement documents accessed via https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
All criteria are stated in the procurement documents accessed via https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Award Criteria:
Price = 30%
Quality = 70%
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 March 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
Procurement@Buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point when information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, provide for the aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).