Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees
The Town Hall, Ramsden Street
Huddersfield
HD12TA
Telephone
+44 1484221000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees
Reference number
KMCAS-188
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
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
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Tenders were 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.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
End date
31 March 2029
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2023/S 000-037152
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
KMCAS-188
Title
Supporting the Third Sector in Kirklees
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
18 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Third Sector Leaders Kirklees
Brian Jackson House 2 New North Parade
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1162592
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £1,841,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85322000 - Community action programme
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
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.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
End date
31 March 2029
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Kirklees Council and partners value the contribution made by our local Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise in the local economy. Creating jobs, delivering services and connecting people in neighbourhood improving community cohesions and reducing social insolation and loneliness as well as improving general health and wellbeing.
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£1,841,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Third Sector Leaders
Brian Jackson House 2 New North Parade
Huddersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1162592
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
A variation to contract to allow TSL to continue the community anchor network projects aiming to build a robust network of anchor organisations to create resilient community capacity. It focuses on developing a network of local third sector organisations to support the growth and sustainability of community groups and activities that enhance health and wellbeing. TSL describes this as 'helping local groups to make great things happen'. The community anchors work in a Place-based way and tackle inequalities across the whole geography of Kirklees.
Continuation of the support to the thematic community networks which are networks
will support both existing and new community networks, helping sustain and grow activities, link networks with services, and strengthen community voices in decisions. It aims to meet identified needs, enhance inclusivity, and ensure the sustainability of community networks by building capacity and infrastructure
This is in line with the outcomes of the contract (outcome 5,6 & 7).
5. The provider builds and develops the community anchor networks to provide an umbrella of support for their local community groups.
6. The VCSE and partners better understand the needs and opportunities within communities and are addressing local inequalities.
7. All sectors are working together, more often and in ways that produce a positive local impact
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Comments:
The modification takes advantage of additional funding which will allow the anchor organisations to carry out additional community services in accordance with the remit of the current Contract.
The modification is complaint under Reg 72(1)(c) unforeseen changes as the change does not alter the overall nature of the contract ie. is not substantial and does not exceed 5% of the value of the original contract.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £1,841,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £2,083,500