Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c15-e131-73fa-a7a4-800b2d8d56ba/16-190-contract-for-the-provision-of-an-infrastructure-service-to-the-voluntary awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 16 190 Contract for the Provision of an Infrastructure Service to the Voluntary, Faith and Community Sector [Cheshire East Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-east-council) Often single bidder Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £489,000 Published 22 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 13 Dec 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 Cheshire East has a wide and diverse VCF sector across the borough delivering a vast range of services to local communities including advice and guidance, befriending, mentoring, social and community care, transport, health networks, community led planning and community assets. They are in turn supported by organisations who aim to provide developmental support, bespoke training, expert advice and guidance, and are strong advocates for the sector. The Council is looking for a provider will be responsible for providing infrastructure support and advice to the VCF sector and shall be an independent organisation that helps groups across Cheshire East to work well for their members and represent what is important to them. The purpose of the Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) Infrastructure Service is to ensure that support, expertise and resource is available to third sector organisations across the Cheshire East area, and to enable these organisations and their volunteers to achieve the best outcomes for local residents. PLEASE NOTE RESPONSES MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED VIA THE CHEST BY 12 NOON ON THE 13th DECEMBER 2016. Please ensure you leave sufficient time to upload your submission prior to the closing date/time. The council cannot be held responsible for technical/ICT issues in leaving the uploading of your submission too late. No submission received after this closing date and time will be considered other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of Legal Services in his sole discretion. Please note that submissions which are partly through being uploaded at the closing time will be considered to have not been received. [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f1a3ee2-01a5-e611-8116-000c29c9ba21) Read full description ## CPV classification Provision of services to the community Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b3e3fea0-e9a2-4f2a-8f80-8ba0ccc39304) 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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