Award of Voluntary and Community Sector Support Services in Essex
Essex County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Voluntary and Community Sector Support Services in Essex
Awarded 01 Dec 2024
Awarded01 Dec 2024
Value£10,413,502.00
AgencyEssex County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 4y 5mo6y 4mo term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 1 Dec 2024Expires 30 Mar 2031
About
Essex County Council awarded a contract to Maldon and District Community Voluntary Service and The Active Wellbeing Society Ltd for the provision of a Voluntary and Community Sector support service.
The service, part of a wider offer to strengthen and champion a thriving and influential voluntary and community sector within Essex (excluding Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea), is also open to NHS Healthcare users, including Integrated Care Systems, both within Essex and cross-boundary.
The procurement incorporated two lots: Lot 1: Universal Standard Support Offer (USSO) and Lot 2: Community Participation.
The contract commenced on 1 December 2024 and runs until 31 March 2031, with a break clause at 31 March 2028, representing a maximum duration of 75 months and 30 days.
The stated budget is £75,000 for the initial four months per lot and £75,000 per annum for each subsequent year per lot, with potential additional funding of up to 15% subject to confirmation.
The total contract value is £10,413,502.
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