UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 31/12/2024

External Reference: 2024-529696

FTS Reference: 2024-021724

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

The Borough Council of Calderdale
184 3147 61
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
UK
E-mail: procurement@calderdale.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKE44 -  Calderdale and Kirklees
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2
Address of the buyer profile: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103251

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83091&B=UK
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Council and Integrated Care Board for West Yorkshire wish to jointly commission Infrastructure services to support and develop the capacity of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Calderdale. To ensure the VCSE is thriving, resilient and diverse. To invite consortia bids from providers to be part of an alliance with commissioners for the delivery of this service. To award contracts to a consortia.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 960000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75000000  -  Administration, defence and social security services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE44 -  Calderdale and Kirklees
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Council and Integrated Care Board for West Yorkshire wish to jointly commission Infrastructure services to support and develop the capacity of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Calderdale. To ensure the VCSE is thriving, resilient and diverse. To invite consortia bids from providers to be part of an alliance with commissioners for the delivery of this service. To award contracts to a consortia.
Outcomes – what we want delivered through our VSI services
The overall aim of the service is to support our shared vision for the VCSE which is for a flourishing, sustainable local VCSE sector in Calderdale that enables people to live a larger life by:
• Making a real difference to quality of life for Calderdale residents and communities
• Attracting and developing people of all ages and abilities in paid and unpaid roles
• Working alongside those in public and private sector organisations as respected equals
Delivering the VCSE Strategy
Working alongside partners in the Council and ICB, the VSI providers will play a key role in ensuring delivery of the three key priorities set out in the Strategy which are to:
• Release capacity of the VCSE sector by identifying activities or processes that can be stopped, streamlined or improved.
• Increase accountability and transparency between all partners by being open about decision-making, use of resources, priorities and what works.
• Nurture and protect VCSE people, organisations, and partnerships to ensure a strong VCSE and partnerships for future generations.
Consultation on the draft specification will open 16 July 2024. Details are available from this link. Please note that the link will go live on 16 July 2024 and will not be available before this date. https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/communities/grants/voluntary-organisations/voluntary-sector-funding
Timeline: 16 July 2024 consultation on VSI specification will be launched , closing for comments 12 noon on 8 August 2024.
Tender live: 2 September 2024 - 30 September 2024.
Bidders' day: 5 September 2024 - more information is available from the link above.
Contract start date: 1 April 2025 and Contract end date 31 March 2029.
Please note that the above dates may be subject to change.
II.2.14)

Additional information

The current contract for this service terminates on 31 March 2025 and bidders are advised that TUPE may apply.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

02/09/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information