Framework for Infrastructure Support Service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

A Tender Notice
by STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
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Sector
BUSINESS
Published
23 Jun 2025
Delivery
01 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2029
Deadline
23 Jul 2025 11:00

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Location

Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking to appoint a single, suitably experienced partner to deliver a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector Infrastructure service. The aim of the Framework is to support a vibrant and growing local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across the Borough. The successful organisation will act as a leading strategic partner in the Borough, working with other leaders across sectors in alignment with the Borough's priorities and strategies, including the 'Stockton-on-Tees Plan 2024', the Fairer Stockton-on-Tees Strategic Framework and Powering our Future missions (as detailed in the Stockton-on-Tees Plan).

Renewal Options

The contract value from the formation of the Framework is £200,000 per year. The overall estimated value of the Framework is £1,000,000 and allows for the flexing of services, where a change to the scope of services is seen to be necessary.

Award Criteria

5 x Quality Questions as described in tender information aiming to demonstrate technical ability to delivery Service Delivery Plan = 30% Service Resource Plan = 15% Ways of working = 20% Performance reporting and monitoring = 10% Infrastructure delivery = 25% Above Scores will then be further weighted to 90% of overall score Social Value commitment and delivery method statement = 10%

CPV Codes

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

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