Business and management consultancy and related services

Tender description

Exeter City Council (‘the Council’) is conducting a procurement process to appoint a suitably experienced organisations who can demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective city-wide voluntary and community sector support service for Exeter. Purpose: The Council wants to support community groups and organisations to use their passion, skills, experience and knowledge to focus efforts on working sustainably to make a difference and create change by: — helping people to help themselves and each other, — building on the strengths of people and communities, — connecting people and organisations within and across communities. The service will provide free, independent and professional practical support to existing and new community organisations in the city and help groups develop and become self-sustaining. The service will build capacity with a particular focus on the skills, knowledge and expertise of grass roots groups and organisations to improve their communities (both geographic and communities of interest). The service will promote quality of life, health and well-being, improved inclusivity and community connectivity across the city.