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Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service - Preliminary Market Engagement

Swindon Borough Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 03:32.

Opportunity overview

Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to a Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and welcomes the views of providers on the questions set out in the accompanying questionnaire. The purpose of this engagement is to gather feedback from the market to help shape the final service specification and commercial model, ensuring the procurement delivers a high-quality, sustainable, and responsive infrastructure support service for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

Classification

  • CPV80510000 — Specialist training services
  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services
  • CPV85322000 — Community action programme
  • CPV98133100 — Civic betterment and community facility support services
  • CPV98200000 — Equal opportunities consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
1
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2034, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
98133100
Description
Civic betterment and community facility support services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
85322000
Description
Community action programme
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80510000
Description
Specialist training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
98200000
Description
Equal opportunities consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service Swindon Borough Council invites you to contribute to preliminary market engagement in relation to a Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service and welcomes the views of providers on the questions set out in the accompanying questionnaire. The purpose of this engagement is to gather feedback from the market to help shape the final service specification and commercial model, ensuring the procurement delivers a high-quality, sustainable, and responsive infrastructure support service for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Service Overview Swindon Borough Council is seeking to commission a provider to deliver a Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service for organisations operating within Swindon. The service will strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and effectiveness of the VCSE sector, enabling organisations to better support residents and communities and contribute to wider system priorities such as prevention, wellbeing, and reducing inequalities. The commissioned service is expected to provide a coordinated and inclusive offer, supporting both established organisations and emerging community groups. Core Service Components The provider may be required to deliver the following elements: • Information, Advice and Guidance Supporting VCSE organisations with governance, legal structures, policies, and operational development. • Organisational Development and Capacity Building Providing tailored support to strengthen leadership, workforce, and organisational resilience. • Funding and Income Generation Support Assisting organisations to access grants, diversify income and improve financial sustainability. • Volunteer Development and Brokerage Supporting recruitment, retention, and good practice in volunteering. • Partnership and Collaboration Development Facilitating networking, partnerships, and collaboration across the VCSE sector and with statutory partners. • Representation and Strategic Voice Ensuring the VCSE sector is effectively represented in local system partnerships and decision-making structures. • Community Development and Engagement Supporting grassroots organisations and enabling community-led activity and participation. Service Aims The overarching aims of the Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support Service are to: • Strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the VCSE sector • Support organisations to deliver high-quality, inclusive services • Enable effective collaboration between VCSE organisations and public services • Promote community-led approaches and local participation • Contribute to improved outcomes for residents, particularly those facing inequality Key Expectations of the Provider The successful provider will be expected to: • Deliver a coherent, accessible, and inclusive infrastructure support offer • Ensure services are responsive to the diverse needs of the VCSE sector • Provide support that is: o Proportionate and needs-led o Inclusive of small and grassroots organisations o Flexible and adaptable • Demonstrate: o Strong understanding of the VCSE sector o Experience in delivering infrastructure or capacity-building support o Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders • Work collaboratively with: o Swindon Borough Council o Health partners and system stakeholders o VCSE organisations across Swindon Contract Intentions Swindon Borough Council intends to: • Commission a provider to deliver a borough-wide infrastructure support service • Use feedback from this engagement to: o Finalise service design o Refine delivery expectations o Inform the procurement approach Estimated Contract Length and Value The contract term and value are currently under development and will be confirmed as part of the Council’s commissioning and procurement process. Engagement Process To participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement: DN821953 • Suppliers must register on ProContract via: www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk • Suppliers must register an interest to access the PME documentation • Responses to the PME questionnaire must be submitted by: 27th July 2026
Due
27 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
065148-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
10 Jul 2026, 13:10
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Swindon Borough Council
Id
GB-PPON-PNPT-6195-XDWV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNPT-6195-XDWV

Address

Street Address
Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Euclid Street
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN1 2JH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK14

Contact

Name
Mr Vincent Murrell

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon · UKK14 · SN1 2JH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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