Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support Advice and Information Service

Tender description

The provision of preventative services supporting Slough’s diverse population, through supporting community groups to respond to local needs, and supporting people to make informed choices about their wellbeing split into 2 Lots LOT 1.Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure Support. The service will facilitate the further development of local voluntary and community groups in Slough.The provider will work collaboratively with Slough’s front line services, residents and community leaders to develop and promote a market of voluntary organisations and cohort of volunteers that will support the needs of the area. A three years contract (subject to performance and funding) with the option to increase for a further one plus one year so potentially five years in total. LOT 2. Advise and Information Service. The service will ensure the people of Slough have easy access to accurate advice in a range of settings, both online and in person, covering a range of issues Lot 2: Lot No 2 Advice and Information service Lot 2 Advice and Information serviceThe provisional scope includes:• Income maximisation and benefit information• Cost of living • Housing advice• Adult Social Care• Signposting to the VCS and/or other support agencies Lot 1: Lot 1 Voluntary and Community Sector Infrastructure support service The provisional scope includes:• The development of a universally accessible Directory of Services• The development of an up-to-date and well -promoted volunteer matching service• Oversight and administration of the Slough Community fund• Co-location of staff within statutory services to prevent people entering services unnecessarily