Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf4-029c-720f-9097-e412f68f9154/dbc-sf-supporting-the-voluntary-community-sector-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DBC (SF) - Supporting the Voluntary & Community Sector Service [any of the projects listed on the portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/any-of-the-projects-listed-on-the-portal) Estimated value £210,000 to £350,000 Published 9 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 24 Mar 2016 ## 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 This service is centred on supporting the infrastructure of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Dacorum. The role of the service provider will be to develop Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups in the borough, fostering contact between them and providing the sector as a whole with a voice. The main areas of focus for this service include but are not limited to: • Administrative/ financial support • Campaigning • Cross sector working • Digital Engagement • Financial Management • Funding applications bidding • Governance • IT • Infrastructure • Monitoring and Evaluation • Marketing and Communications • Setting up and Sustainability of organisations/ groups • Strategy • Volunteering and Workforce • Volunteer Management • Quality Standards • Policy and Research • Project Management It is essential for the service to demonstrate advocacy and leadership within the VCS and develop the sectors sustainability. Provision of a Volunteer Brokerage Service will also be a required. Further details of the Service Requirements are provided in the Tender Information documents – Part B Additional information: Dacorum BC advertises its tenders on the ‘Supply Hertfordshire’ website, which is also where the county council and most other district councils in Hertfordshire advertise their tenders as well. So companies need only register once to gain access to all of the Hertfordshire tender opportunities To tender for this service you must visit our e-tendering portal via Supply Hertfordshire, please register on our new Supply Hertfordshire Portal [supplyhertfordshire.uk](https://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk) (on Intend) if you are not already registered. (Please note we have recently changed e-tendering portals) You will then be able to download tender documents. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the portal, then please contact the Technical Support Helpdesk on 0114 407 0065. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/49131cf6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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