Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7a-de6b-7311-9074-18b827607a2d/procurement-for-the-provision-of-lead-vcs-locality-partners-to-the-bristol-nort closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Procurement for the Provision of Lead VCS Locality Partners to the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Area [NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £540,000 to £1,620,000 Published 29 Jan 2021 Deadline Closed 5 Mar 2021 ## 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 Sirona care & health CIC, on behalf of the Healthier Together partners, is seeking expressions of interest from organisations to become a Lead VCS Locality Partner for each of the current six (6) Localities across Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). Lead VCS Locality Partners will work with other local organisations & community groups to: • Develop true collaboration - valuing what strengths we each bring • Enhance the resources & capability available to support wellbeing • Connect with communities at every level; working with them to promote health & wellbeing Six lots are being procured as part of this process, aligning with the current structure in place across BNSSG: - Bristol: North & West - Bristol: Inner City & East - Bristol: South - North Somerset: Weston & Worle - North Somerset: Woodspring - South Gloucestershire Each contract let pursuant to this process will run for an initial period of 3 years, with extension options of a further 6 years, to a maximum total length of 9 years. The annual value will be £30,000 per locality (per contract), and the maximum whole life (9 year) value of each contract will be £270,000. As an Integrated Care System, it is important that we have a sustainable voluntary & community sector; one which is connected to communities and connected to the strategic development of support. To achieve the above, we are requesting expressions of interest from organisations who can serve the diverse populations of Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire. The key aims of each contract will be to: • Provide collaborative leadership of the VCS in the locality, through reviewing and supporting locality development plans • Promote strengths and asset-based approaches and strategies within the locality • Facilitate and support the development of a local evidence base e.g. uptake in Social Prescribing, etc. • Support the continuous asset mapping of localities to create Joint Strategic Strengths Assessments • Support the building of relationships across communities, VCS and statutory organisations • Represent the VCS Locality Partners on the Building Healthier Communities Programme Expressions of interest must be received via the In-Tend e-procurement system at no later than midday on 05 March 2021. A separate expression of interest must be submitted for each lot. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: [in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home) In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations. Read full description ## CPV classification Community action programme Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ac70c114-f517-49bf-a885-fcba8f3299ab) 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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