Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-47fd-7109-b5ef-cba752af5ab3/provision-of-business-development-fundraising-assessments-and-training-for-civ closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Business Development & Fundraising Assessments and Training for Civil Society Organisations in 2017/18 that Aim to Build Individuals' Resilience to Radicalisation [Home Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/home-office) Estimated value £20,000 to £50,000 Published 1 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 31 Aug 2017 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism (OSCT), in the Home Office, works to counter the threat to the UK from terrorism. Prevent forms part of our counter-terrorist strategy, CONTEST. It aims to safeguard and stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism by engaging those vulnerable to radicalisation, and protecting those being targeted by terrorist recruiters. A fundamental part of delivering the Prevent objectives and countering local threats is our work with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in local communities. We are keen to build the strength of these organisations to allow them to increase their capacity for delivery by supporting them to follow best practice models in their approach to business development. - Lot 1 Business Development and Fundraising Assessments Through the assessment and analysis of the CSOs business practices and approach to fundraising you will identify areas of improvement and/or training requirements that will be presented to the CSO and the HO in a detailed report. The assessment should include but not be limited to the following key areas: • Governance • Funding Streams • Staffing • A summary of recommendations - Lot 2 Business Development and Fundraising Training By providing training to the CSOs, the expected outcomes would be to see an increase in external funding to the groups that we currently fund, improvement in their knowledge of profit-making business models, staffing structures and better project and programme management. Specifically CSOs will require advice and support on: • Increasing access to unrestricted, private funds • Writing fundraising bids • Compiling short, medium and long-term overarching fundraising strategies • Writing charity business plans • Completing internal audits • Recruitment of staff • Management structures The value of this tender is £20k-£50k per Lot. Read full description ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e08ac413-d860-4db7-a65a-2c848dd11586) 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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