Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9e-33b8-70e0-bf56-7f17b9c4ea8d/provision-of-services-as-part-of-the-medway-voluntary-community-sector-better-to awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Services as part of the Medway Voluntary Community Sector Better Together Consortium [Medway Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/medway-council) Estimated value £4,068,912 Published 30 May 2023 Deadline Closed 29 Jun 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Medway Council wish to procure a new Medway VCS Better Together Consortium service. The contract forms a collaborative working partnership to support and improve life outcomes for Medway residents and a resilient Voluntary Community Sector within Medway.\\r \\r ### The services are divided into 4 Lots -\\r - Lot 1 Infrastructure to support the VCS Organisations in Medway, to support a resilient and thriving VCS.\\r - Lot 2 Local Healthwatch Medway, to support the provision of an independent patient voice.\\r - Lot 3 Adult and Young Carers Support Services, that supports:\\r -Information, Guidance and Advice for Carers.\\r - A Young Carers support service, that ensures young carers are not undertaking inappropriate caring roles.\\r - Carers Support Payments, which enable both adults and young carers to take respite or to reach their life goals and to live independent healthy lives and avoid a crisis.\\r - Lot 4 Children and Adults Visually Impaired (VI) Support and Information Service, which will maintain the VI Registers and supports independent living, rehabilitation, and prevention of age-related eye conditions.\\r The Medway VCS Better Together Consortium key objectives are:\\r - One set of mutually agreed Key Performance Indicators.\\r - A single point of contact to address relevant issues, risks and opportunities.\\r - Strategic outcomes achieved by effective collaborative working relationships.\\r - Maximum use of community resource.\\r - The creation of a mutually agreed collaborative Action Plan. 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