LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract

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Award of Countywide Infrastructure Services Contract to Voluntary Action Leicester

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017

Value£1,797,471.00

SupplierVoluntary Action Leicester

AgencyLEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 6y 7mo ago3y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2020

About

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Voluntary Action Leicester for Countywide Infrastructure Services to provide effective, targeted support for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Leicestershire.

The contractor will operate as the Countywide Infrastructure Organisation, delivering support to enable the VCS to influence policy making and service delivery, help local VCS groups develop and thrive, encourage collaboration to increase VCS involvement in public services, and facilitate support for volunteers and volunteering.

The contract is valued at approximately £1,797,471, covering a 3-year fixed period with an optional 18-month extension, and is funded by Leicestershire County Council, North West Leicestershire CCG, and East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG.

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