Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Building 1000,Dockside Road
LONDON
E162QU
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000002089195
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
VCFS Infrastucture Development, Partnership and Sector Growth Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice is to inform providers of the Market Engagement Event on Monday 17 July by appointment. Please email Shah Muhmud; shah.muhmud@newham.gov.uk to arrange an appointment. This is not an invitation to tender.
The Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) in Newham is extremely diverse, ranging from larger registered charities and national organisations to smaller community based groups often led by volunteers.
The VCFS has a vital role to play in helping to transform public services, with its diversity being a real strength that can bring creative solutions to identifying and addressing inequalities and providing a much needed tier of preventative support.
The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide a range of support services across the sector. This will be increasingly important as new opportunities for funding arise, and there is a need to quickly mobilise partnerships. Effective infrastructure support will ensure that there is voice for both residents and the VCFS, provide intelligence, insight, policy support, and facilitate effective communication.
The successful service provider will be responsible for offering a range of voluntary, community, and faith-based services that address the diverse needs of our community members. The services may include, but are not limited to:
• Community engagement programmes
• Support and enhance volunteering opportunities, recruitment and management
• Skill-building workshops and training
• Guidance and policy development for faith-based organisations
• Community events and activities
• Networking and partnership development
• Resource mobilisation and fundraising assistance
Interested providers are invited to attend a Market Engagement Event to find out more on Monday 17 July 2023 by appointment. Please email Shah Muhmud; shah.muhmud@newham.gov.uk to arrange an appointment.
This process is in advance of the formal tender going live on Tuesday 17 October 2023.
The new service contract will go live on 1 April 2024 and will run for two years (with the option to extend for an additional one year, subject to satisfactory performance).
Please complete the registration form and return, so a link to the meeting can be sent to you. Email to book appointment.
Please see relevant strategies underpinning our ambition to deliver a prosperous Voluntary, Community and Faith sector offer.
Social Integration Strategy: https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2870/social-integration-strategy
Community Wealth Building Strategy: https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/536/communitywealthbuilding
Volunteering Strategy:
https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/3283/newham-volunteering-strategy
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providing infrastructure support for Newham's Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector organisations with a focus on addressing inequalities, cost of living pressures, poverty and significantly increasing the quality and number of opportunities for volunteering.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 October 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes