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Published 17 Dec 2014

Brent Volunteer Centre

London Borough of Brent · London

Key facts

Estimated value
£605,187
Closing date
19 Jan 2015
Contract starts
31 Mar 2015
Contract ends
31 Mar 2017
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Local government

Description

The London Borough of Brent wishes to create a positive environment for volunteering. The council is seeking a provider to develop an accredited Volunteer Centre that provides quality assured volunteering services and to put in place a medium term strategic volunteering approach for Brent. The council will support the initial set up costs of the volunteer centre, but would expect the provider to move towards an independent, sustainable business model over time. The contract will cover provision of an accessible centre with outreach, volunteer brokerage with high conversion rates, marketing volunteering using the national Do It database, developing engaging volunteering opportunities, policy response and campaigning, gaining Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation and developing and executing a medium term strategic plan for volunteering in collaboration with the council and its partners. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in 1st April 2015 for a 2 year period with the option to extend for a 1 year. Tender documentation will be available to download on expression of interest. The deadline for submission of the documentation is 12 noon on 19th January 2015. Organisations wishing to express their interest in providing this service and wishing to download a copy of the tender documentation must use the link below to register on the London Borough of Brent e-tendering system, the London Tenders Portal which is free of charge. Please allow sufficient time to register (at least 1 working day). The London Borough of Brent accepts no liability whatsoever forexpressions of interest and tenders that are notreceived due tointernet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ope nForm A supplier day has been scheduled for 10am on Friday 28th November 2014 at Brent Civic Centre. Please contact Carl Cheevers on 0208 937 1971, [email protected] to book a place at the event. The Council do not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. The Council will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. The London Borough of Brent accepts no liability whatsoever for expressions of interest and tenders that are not received due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors. The Council will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract.

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