- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Welfare, Debt, Housing and Benefits Advice
- Lot 2. Co-ordinated City Skills System
- Lot 3. Infrastructure Representation, Growth and Partnership Working
- Lot 4. Infrastructure Co-design and Co-production
- Lot 5. Infrastructure Organisational Support, Capacity Building and Training
- Lot 6. Citywide Structured and Supported Volunteering
- Lot 7. Volunteering Strategy and Digital Platform
- Lot 8. Self-Employment and Entrepreneurs
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St Peters Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
Contact
Mrs Adebimpe Winjobi
Adebimpe.Winjobi@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1902556556
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
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
CWC22067 - Provision of Community and Voluntary Service
Reference number
DN619004
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Service Providers are invited to submit their proposals to demonstrate how they will play an active role to achieve delivery of Wolverhampton’s Our City, Our Plan Priorities bringing jobs and opportunities to local people, whilst tackling some of the wider challenges the City faces.
There are 8 lots and potential Providers are invited to submit applications to deliver the service specifications within the agreed timescales and within the payment model provided. Providers may bid to deliver one or more Lots solely by their organisation or in partnership or collaboratively with other Providers which are welcomed and encouraged.
Where there is more than one Provider coming together in partnership, one Provider should be identified as the Lead.
Lot Information as below
1. Welfare, Debt, Housing and Benefits Advice
2. Co-ordinated City Skills System
3. Infrastructure Representation, Growth and Partnership Working
4. Infrastructure Co-design and Co-production
5. Infrastructure Organisational Support, Capacity Building and Training
6. Citywide Structured and Supported Volunteering
7. Volunteering Strategy and Digital Platform
8. Self-Employment and Entrepreneurs
Please note that you can access the tender opportunity and instruction on how to submit a bid via
Deadline for submission of bids is 12pm on Wednesday 31st August 2022
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,175,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Welfare, Debt, Housing and Benefits Advice
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The benefits system is complex and can be difficult to understand. People need different levels of support to understand what they are entitled to, or to complete forms with full and accurate information. The emphasis for this strategic lead is a proactive and immediate response where required to people in crisis, support to maximise income, prevention of adverse repercussions, stabilisation and management of life’s challenges, progression towards better life chances.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Co-ordinated City Skills System
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To ensure that the City’s skills system is well co-ordinated where those with low or no skills can access community learning through our local grant funded providers and progress onto accredited learning and ultimately into the labour market. The provision aims to improve the City’s response to supporting those who live in our local communities to engage and access skills provision in order to facilitate their integration, skills development and capacity to make a personal contribution to flourishing communities and economic growth in Wolverhampton.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Infrastructure Representation, Growth and Partnership Working
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To strategically lead on Representing the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) on Forums Locally, Regionally and Nationally working in partnership across the VCS, Public and Private Sectors. Be a voice for the VCS to raise issues; broker support to address those issues; raise the profile of the sector; and bring opportunities including funding to the City. Demonstrate partnership working primarily with the Strategic Leads for primarily Lot 4 and Lot 5 to provide a seamless provision of infrastructure support in the City.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Infrastructure Co-design and Co-production
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To strategically lead on co-designing and co-producing initiatives that put local people at the heart of the provision, bringing stakeholders and the wider sector on board to respond to needs in our communities. Identify and implement solutions to local issues whilst building community pride through Love your Community Principles. Demonstrate partnership working primarily with the Strategic Leads for Lot 3 and Lot 5 to provide a seamless provision of infrastructure support in the City.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Infrastructure Organisational Support, Capacity Building and Training
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To strategically lead on supporting, sustaining and growing VCS organisations in the City. Be a resource of accessible and practical knowledge and information that supports the growth of a sustainable, thriving, and innovative VCS. Support VCS organisations to grow and upskill the workforce and volunteers. Demonstrate partnership working primarily with the Strategic Leads for Lot 3 and Lot 4 to provide a seamless provision of infrastructure support in the City.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Citywide Structured and Supported Volunteering
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To strategically lead on a Citywide Structured and Supported Volunteering Programme which raises the profile of volunteering in the City; embeds a City offer; enables access to face to face and digital support and resources; easy navigation to a suitable role. Support organisations to create, develop and grow their own volunteer programmes. Demonstrate partnership working primarily with the Strategic Lead for Lot 7 to provide a seamless provision of volunteer support in the City.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Volunteering Strategy and Digital Platform
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To strategically lead on a Volunteering Strategy and Digital Platform working jointly with the Council to bring people and organisations together to make all aspects of volunteering more accessible and easier to navigate, whilst also embedding the City offer and raising the profile of volunteering. Demonstrate partnership working primarily with the Strategic Lead for Lot 6 to provide a seamless provision of volunteer support in the City.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Self-Employment and Entrepreneurs
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision aims to improve the City’s business survival rate for new businesses supporting those who live in our local communities to engage and access skills that will provide the foundation to prepare, start and ensure businesses survival in the City. To deliver a service that specifically meets the needs of people over the age of 30, (in particular people with disabilities and/or health related difficulties) as well as those who are looking to gain the practical support to move from employed to a self employed role.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
up to 2 years on an annual basis at the sole discretion of the council
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Director of Governance
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
Country
United Kingdom