Northumberland Voluntary & Community Sector Infrastructure Support

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Objective 1) Support Northumberland VCS organisations capacity to operate safely and legally 2) Improve the confidence and ability of Northumberland VCS organisations to secure funding 3) Ensure communications with the voluntary, public and private sectors keep organisations fully informed of key issues and opportunities 4) Manage the Northumberland VCS Assembly and promote awareness of VCS issues with Northumberland County Council Lot 1: The Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) is a key partner of Northumberland County Council (NCC) in delivering services to support communities across the County. The budget for this commission is fixed at £100,000 per annum (VAT not applicable for this requirement) based on a 36 month contract. NCC seeks to commission a contract to deliver infrastructure support services for the period Sept 2021 - Aug 2024. The commission will deliver the strategic aim ‘To maintain the continued development of a vibrant, independent and sustainable sector that will work in partnership with NCC and other partners to ensure the best outcomes for individuals and communities of place, interest and identity in Northumberland’