Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
Contact
Mrs Leanne Stewart
leanne.stewart@northumberland.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7500065690
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC21 - Northumberland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/
one.3) Communication
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
NCC1393 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Soft Market Testing
Reference number
DN728665
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of this service will be to bring the VCSE together to make a positive impact on the lives of Northumberland residents, specifically to support VSCEs on behalf of the Council, along with managing other projects.
Northumberland County Council wishes to seek views on the recommissioning of this Service via a Soft Market Questionnaire.
Please note that this soft market questionnaire is for information only and does not form part of the formal procurement exercise and completion of this document will not affect your right to bid in the procurement opportunity or the resultant contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Main site or place of performance
Northumberland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key deliverables in the specification are as follows:
• Lead, influence and enable the local VCSE voice
• Capacity building by supporting new and existing VCSE groups and organisations
• Market and sector development and shaping
• Promoting, developing and supporting volunteering
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Upon expiry
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 August 2024
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