VCFS Infrastucture Development, Partnership and Sector Growth Service

Tender description

This Prior Information Notice is to inform providers of the Market Engagement Event on Monday 17 July by appointment. Please email Shah Muhmud; shah.muhmud@newham.gov.uk to arrange an appointment. This is not an invitation to tender. The Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) in Newham is extremely diverse, ranging from larger registered charities and national organisations to smaller community based groups often led by volunteers. The VCFS has a vital role to play in helping to transform public services, with its diversity being a real strength that can bring creative solutions to identifying and addressing inequalities and providing a much needed tier of preventative support. The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide a range of support services across the sector. This will be increasingly important as new opportunities for funding arise, and there is a need to quickly mobilise partnerships. Effective infrastructure support will ensure that there is voice for both residents and the VCFS, provide intelligence, insight, policy support, and facilitate effective communication. The successful service provider will be responsible for offering a range of voluntary, community, and faith-based services that address the diverse needs of our community members. The services may include, but are not limited to: • Community engagement programmes • Support and enhance volunteering opportunities, recruitment and management • Skill-building workshops and training • Guidance and policy development for faith-based organisations • Community events and activities • Networking and partnership development • Resource mobilisation and fundraising assistance Interested providers are invited to attend a Market Engagement Event to find out more on Monday 17 July 2023 by appointment. Please email Shah Muhmud; shah.muhmud@newham.gov.uk to arrange an appointment. This process is in advance of the formal tender going live on Tuesday 17 October 2023. The new service contract will go live on 1 April 2024 and will run for two years (with the option to extend for an additional one year, subject to satisfactory performance). Please complete the registration form and return, so a link to the meeting can be sent to you. Email to book appointment. Please see relevant strategies underpinning our ambition to deliver a prosperous Voluntary, Community and Faith sector offer. Social Integration Strategy: https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/2870/social-integration-strategy Community Wealth Building Strategy: https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/536/communitywealthbuilding Volunteering Strategy: https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/3283/newham-volunteering-strategy Lot 1: Providing infrastructure support for Newham's Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector organisations with a focus on addressing inequalities, cost of living pressures, poverty and significantly increasing the quality and number of opportunities for volunteering.