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Voluntary Sector Support Services

East Cambridge District Council Published 12 Aug 2021 Contracts Finder

key details

Value£39,856
Statusactive
Category (CPV) 60130000 +2 more
RegionEast of England
Deadline16 Sept 2021
Contract start1 Apr 2022
Contract end31 Mar 2024
Procedurelimited
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-b5fd17-d2a46a36-d495-46c8-b31d-5362f654586f

description

East Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking quotations for the delivery of generic infrastructure support to voluntary and community sector organisations within East Cambridgeshire and to provide a 'one stop shop' which delivers quality services (including the delivery of a social car scheme and volunteer gardening scheme), through volunteers, to local people; and advice and information to voluntary and community groups and volunteers.

The Council is committed to ensuring that all residents have access to services that meet their needs. It is recognised that the district is evolving as well as dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 while being in the recovery phase of the pandemic. Therefore, it is essential that services are in place to effectively meet the needs of communities, in particular those that are most vulnerable.

The Council currently provides grant funding (through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to provide a 'one stop shop' which delivers quality services, through volunteers, to local people; and advice and information to voluntary and community groups and volunteers. It is an umbrella organisation providing generic infrastructure support to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations within East Cambridgeshire.

The SLA includes the following services:

Providing networking and training opportunities through the delivery of training and networking events
Supporting voluntary and community groups through assistance with matters such as account management, policies, procedures, governance and safeguarding; and through the sharing of relevant information
Supporting new groups
Promotion of services and the sector
Responding to consultations on behalf of the sector and having input into policies on behalf of the sector
Assisting groups with funding queries, searches and applications
Responding to volunteer enquiries and seek to find suitable placements for prospective volunteers
Attending multi-agency meetings representing the voice of the sector
Conducting surveys of clients to inform service delivery and carry out research into unmet social needs
Providing volunteering opportunities for local people through the delivery of a social car scheme and gardening programme
Providing support to Cambridgeshire Local approaches and initiatives
Providing support to COVID-19 recovery efforts

Additional information: Please contact Kerrie Wall on the contact details provided in this notice to obtain the procurement documentation.

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12 Aug 2021 Tender amendment (tenderAmendment) · 64821085-b21f-45a9-81e0-1487a74f9813-460065

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