Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-0cb2-7393-8881-bf52362a18b7/provision-of-voluntary-and-community-sector-infrastructure-support-service-for-t closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Service for the Borough of Rochdale [Rochdale Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rochdale-borough-council) Estimated value £618,750 Published 19 Sept 2018 Deadline Closed 19 Oct 2018 ## 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 The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is made up of a diverse range of not for profit organisations, whichaim to support public action in a variety of ways. VCS organisations vary in size, and can be anything fromresidents associations to large charities. The Integrated Commissioning Directorate (ICD) hosted between Rochdale Borough Council (RBC) and HMRCCG recognise that the delivery of the best health and social care outcomes for our population will be supportedby strengthening community resilience and building on the rich legacy of cooperation within the borough. ICDvalues the important role that the VCS already plays in supporting health and wellbeing across Rochdaleand recognises the need to enhance that role through the provision of a robust and sustainable infrastructureservice. The core aim of this service is to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of people living inthe borough of Rochdale by DEVELOPING, CONNECTING and INSPIRING our VCS, strengthening resilienceand diversity and encouraging a SUSTAINABLE and robust sector. Rochdale's VCS is as diverse as its population; it includes a vast array of organisations, with individuals fromall faiths, backgrounds, abilities and ethnicities. The service provider is required to ensure equal representationof all the organisations it supports, acting as a 'Voice for the Sector' and representing it at a strategic level,ensuring that organisations receive the recognition for the added value they bring. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and pro-active organisation with an extensive knowledge of thethird and voluntary sector both generally and in Rochdale, with a specific focus on infrastructure support andproven track record of delivery. There is a key emphasis placed upon this service to empower the sector ratherthan delivering services directly to residents themselves. The importance of impartiality of the service is alsoemphasised throughout this specification along with developing a robust, financially sustainable model for theservice moving forward. Contract period: 1st January 2019 to 31st March 2021 With the option to extend up to a further 2 years, to 31st March 2023 (subject to continued available funding) To access and download the tender documents please register on the CHEST portal at [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) The tender documents can be found in the Current Opportunities section for Rochdale Council. Reference Number is DN364631 Tenders are to be returned by uploading onto the CHEST The contract is scheduled to start on 1st Jan 19 Tender being undertaken under the Light Touch Regime 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/d7441f0a-a133-4d5a-b821-c42f764226c7) 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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